Death of his former nanny’s stepson: Prince William is “shocked and sad”

Prince William (42) and his wife Princess Kate (42) have published the death of Edward Pettifer. The Brit, who came from the London district of Chelsea, was among those killed in the attack in New Orleans, Louisiana. At least 14 people died in the attack on New Year’s Eve. “The Daily Telegraph” reported that Pettifer’s stepmother Alexandra Pettifer, also known as Tiggy Legge-Bourke (59), was the nanny of Prince William (42) and Prince Harry (40) between 1993 and 1999.

“Catherine and I are shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Ed Pettifer,” the royals said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Pettifer family and all the innocent people tragically affected by this horrific attack.”

should King Charles III. (76) and his son Prince William were officially informed about the death of 31-year-old Edward Pettifer. The monarch is said to have expressed his deep sadness and sent his personal condolences to the family. Prince Harry was also informed, but he will not comment publicly.

Ed Pettifer’s relatives also released a statement. “He was a wonderful son, brother, grandson, nephew and a friend to so many,” it said. “We will all miss him terribly.” The family’s thoughts are with the other families “who lost their family members as a result of this terrible attack. We ask that we, as a family, be able to mourn the loss of Ed in peace.”