January 4th 2025.
Prince William was deeply saddened and shocked upon hearing the news of the death of his former nanny's stepson, Edward Pettifer, who was tragically killed in the New Year's truck attack in New Orleans. The Metropolitan Police in London confirmed that they are providing support to the Pettifer family and assisting in bringing his body back to the U.K. It was revealed that Pettifer, a 31-year-old from west London, was the stepson of Tiggy Legge-Bourke, who was the nanny for William and his brother, Prince Harry, during their childhood.
In a statement shared on social media, the Prince of Wales and his wife Catherine expressed their condolences and prayers for the Pettifer family and all those affected by the horrific attack. It was noted that Legge-Bourke, also known as Alexandra Pettifer, was regularly seen in photos with William and Harry, even after the tragic passing of their mother Princess Diana in 1997. The news of Pettifer's death has also deeply saddened King Charles III, who has sent his condolences to the family.
In a statement released by the family, they expressed their devastation and described Pettifer as a wonderful son, brother, grandson, nephew, and friend to many. They shared that they will miss him dearly and their thoughts are with the other families who have lost their loved ones in this terrible attack. The U.K.'s Foreign Office is also providing support to the family and is in contact with authorities in the U.S.
The attack, which took place early Wednesday, was carried out by Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a former Army soldier who had posted videos on Facebook hours before the attack, announcing his support for the Islamic State militant group and threatening violence. The attack resulted in the deaths of 14 people and left around 30 injured. The coroner's office has listed the cause of death for all 14 victims as "blunt force injuries."
Jabbar, 42, was ultimately killed in a shootout with police at the scene of the crash on Bourbon Street, known for its lively atmosphere in the historic French Quarter of New Orleans. The attack has left the community in shock and mourning, with authorities working to provide support and bring justice to those affected by this tragic event.
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