King Charles expresses deep sorrow over the tragic death of Edward Pettifer in a New Orleans attack, reaching out to his family.
New Orleans: King Charles is really heartbroken after hearing about Edward Pettifer’s tragic death in a vehicle attack on New Year’s Day. Sources from Buckingham Palace shared that the king has reached out to Edward’s family.
Edward, who was just 31, is the stepson of Alexandra Pettifer, better known as Tiggy, who used to care for Prince William and Prince Harry. His family described him as a wonderful person who will be deeply missed.
They released a statement saying they are devastated by the news and are thinking of other families affected by this terrible incident. It’s just so sad.
The attack happened when a 42-year-old Army veteran drove a truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street, resulting in at least 14 fatalities. The FBI is treating this as an act of terrorism.
According to the coroner, Edward died from blunt force injuries. Family liaison officers from the Metropolitan Police are helping his family as they prepare to bring him back to the UK. It’s a tough time for everyone involved.
More updates will follow on this heartbreaking story.