Edward Pettifer, 31, from West London, was the final victim identified from the New Year's truck attack in New Orleans that killed 14 people. Prince William, his wife Catherine, and King Charles III expressed their condolences to Pettifer's family.
This family handout issued by the Metropolitan Police on Saturday Jan. 4, 2025 shows Edward Pettifer, 31, who was killed in the truck attack in New Orleans on New Year's. (Metropolitan Police via AP)Prince William expressed his shock and sadness Saturday at the news of the death of his former nanny’s stepson in the New Year's truck attack in New Orleans that killed 14 people.
London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed Saturday that they are supporting the family of 31-year-old Edward Pettifer, including helping them through the process of returning his body to the U.K. Pettifer, who is from west London, is the final victim to be identified.In a statement on social media, the Prince of Wales said he and his wife, Catherine, were “shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Ed Pettifer. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the Pettifer family and all those innocent people who have been tragically impacted by this horrific attack.' Pettifer was the stepson of Tiggy Legge-Bourke, who was the nanny for both William and his brother, Prince Harry, between 1993 and 1999, which included the time after the death of their mother Princess Diana. Legge-Bourke, who is also known as Alexandra Pettifer, was regularly photographed with Diana. British media also reported that King Charles III is said to be deeply saddened by the news and that he has sent his condolences to Pettifer's family. In a statement, Pettifer’s family said they were “devastated at the tragic news of Ed‘s death” and described him as “a wonderful son, brother, grandson, nephew and a friend to so many.”“We will all miss him terribly. Our thoughts are with the other families who have lost their family members due to this terrible attack,” the family added. The U.K.’s Foreign Office also said it was supporting Pettifer's family and was in contact with U.S. authoritie
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