Prince William ‘saddened’ at dying of former nanny’s stepson in New Orleans truck assault
Prince William expressed deep sorrow and shock over the dying of Edward Pettifer, the stepson of his former nanny, Tiggy Legge-Bourke, in a tragic New 12 months’s Day truck assault in New Orleans. The incident, which left 14 useless and over 30 injured, has been broadly condemned.
Pettifer, 31, from West London, was the ultimate sufferer to be recognized after the horrific assault. London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed on Sunday that they had been serving to Pettifer’s household, together with arranging for his physique to be returned to the UK.
In a heartfelt assertion on social media, the Prince of Wales mentioned, “Kate and I are shocked and saddened by the tragic dying of Ed Pettifer. Our ideas and prayers stay with the Pettifer household and all these harmless individuals who have been tragically impacted by this horrific assault.”
Household connections and royal condolences
Edward Pettifer is the stepson of Tiggy Legge-Bourke, who served as Prince William and Prince Harry’s nanny from 1993 to 1999, together with a number of years after the dying of Princess Diana. Also referred to as Alexandra Pettifer, Tiggy was a big determine within the princes’ early lives and was steadily seen alongside Princess Diana.
Pettifer’s half-brother, Tom Pettifer, is one among William’s godchildren and served as a web page boy on the Prince’s 2011 marriage ceremony to Kate Middleton.
King Charles III was additionally reportedly deeply involved. In keeping with sources, King has personally reached out to Pettifer’s household to supply his condolences.
In an announcement, the Pettifer household described Edward as “a beautiful son, brother, grandson, nephew, and good friend to so many.” They added, “We’ll all miss him terribly. Our ideas are with the opposite households who’ve misplaced their family members attributable to this horrible assault.”
Particulars of the assault
Authorities recognized the perpetrator as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old former US Military soldier. Jabbar reportedly posted movies on social media hours earlier than the assault, pledging help for the Islamic State and foreshadowing the violence.
On New 12 months’s Day, Jabbar drove a truck by way of crowds on Bourbon Road in New Orleans’ French Quarter, killing 14 folks and injuring round 30. He was fatally shot in a firefight with police on the scene. The coroner listed the reason for dying for all victims as “blunt-force accidents.”
World reactions and help
The UK Overseas Workplace is offering help to Pettifer’s household whereas working with US authorities. Overseas Secretary David Lammy expressed his condolences, stating, “We’re supporting his household and stand united with the US towards terror threats.”
The tragedy has drawn widespread condemnation, with leaders emphasizing solidarity towards terrorism. New Orleans authorities proceed to research the assault, guaranteeing victims’ households obtain help within the aftermath of this devastating occasion.
(With businesses inputs)
