Prince William I expressed my shock and sadness on Saturday at the news of the death of my former nanny's stepson in a New Year's Eve truck attack. New Orleans In which 14 people died.
London's Metropolitan Police confirmed on Saturday that they were assisting the family of Edward Pettyfer, 31, from west London, including helping them return his body to the UK. is, the last 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 Pettyfer. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Pettyfer family and all the innocent people affected by this horrific incident.” have been tragically affected by the attack.
Pettyfer was the stepson of Tiggy Legge-Bourke, who attended to both William and his brother Prince Harry between 1993 and 1999, including the time following the death of their mother, Princess Diana, in 1997. Known as Alexandra Pettyfer, was regularly photographed with Diana.
British media also reported that King Charles III was deeply saddened by the news and offered his condolences to Pettyfer's family.
In a statement, Pettyfer'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 friend to many”.
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“He will be greatly missed by all of us. Our thoughts are with the other families who have lost family members to this horrific attack,” the family added.
Britain's Foreign Office also said it was supporting Pettyfer's family and was in contact with US officials.
Officials say the early-morning attack on Wednesday killed 14 people and wounded about 30. They were reviewing violence and they were declaring their support for Islam. State Militant Group. The coroner's office listed the cause of death for all 14 victims as “blunt force injuries.”
Jabbar, 42, was shot and killed in a shootout with police at the scene of the fatal crash on Bourbon Street, New Orleans' historic French Quarter, known around the world for its festive festivities.
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