Prince William mourns the loss of his former son in the New Orleans shooting – National
Prince William expressed his shock and sadness on Saturday at the news of his former stepson's death in the New Orleans New Orleans truck attack that killed 14 people.
The London Metropolitan Police confirmed on Saturday that they are supporting the family of Edward Pettifer, 31, including assisting in the process of repatriating his body to the UK Pettifer, from west London, is the last victim to be identified.
In a statement released on social media, the Prince of Wales said he and his wife, Catherine, were “shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Ed Pettifer.” Our thoughts and prayers are with the Pettifer family and all those innocent people who have been tragically affected by this terrible attack. “
Pettifer was the son of Tiggy Legge-Bourke, who was nanny to both William and his brother, Prince Harry, between 1993 and 1999, which included the period after the death of their mother Princess Diana in 1997. Legge-Bourke, who is also a mother. known as Alexandra Pettifer, was often photographed with Diana.
British media also reported that King Charles III was said to be very saddened by the news and sent his condolences to Pettifer's family.
In a statement, Pettifer's family said they were “saddened by 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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“We will all miss him terribly. Our thoughts are with the other families who have lost family members due to this terrible incident,” the family said.
The UK Foreign Office also said it was supporting Pettifer's family and was in contact with US authorities.
Authorities say 14 people were killed and about 30 injured in the attack early Wednesday by Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a former army soldier who posted several videos on his Facebook hours before the attack previewing the violence he would unleash and announcing his support for Muslims. A group of government soldiers. The coroner's office listed the cause of death for all 14 victims as “brutal injuries.”
Jabbar, 42, was shot and killed during a shootout with police at the scene of the crash on Bourbon Street, known around the world for its vibe in New Orleans' French Quarter.
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