Prince William has expressed his condolences to the family of his former nanny after his son-in-law was killed in a New Year's terrorist attack in New Orleans.
“Catherine and I are shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Ed Pettyfer,” he wrote on social platform X on behalf of himself and his wife, the Princess of Wales.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Pettyfer family and all the innocent people tragically affected by this horrific attack,” he added.
Pettyfer, 31, is the stepson of Tiggy Legge-Burke, who served as a nanny for Prince William and his younger brother Prince Harry between 1993 and 1999, including with their mother Princess Diana in 1997. The newspaper reported that the period after the death of the man was also included. Associated Press. He lived in Chelsea, London.
In the first ISIS-inspired attack on U.S. soil since 2017, Shamsuddin Jabbar, 42, drove a rented pickup truck down busy Bourbon Street, killing 14 people early Wednesday morning. died. More than 30 people were injured in this terrorist attack.
Pettyfer was the last known victim of the attack, according to the Associated Press.
In a statement from the Metropolitan Police, the family said: shared their sadness Regarding the loss of Pettyfer.
“The entire family is shocked by the tragic news of Ed's passing in New Orleans,” they said. “He was a wonderful son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend to many.”
“We will all miss him very much,” the family continued. “Our thoughts are with the other families who have lost loved ones in this horrific attack. We ask that you allow us to grieve Ed's death privately as a family.”
London police are providing support to the families of the victims, including with repatriation and decolonization procedures.
