The King expresses sorrow over the tragic death of Edward Pettifer in a New Orleans attack, which left many others injured.
New Orleans: The King is really heartbroken about the loss of Edward Pettifer, who was the stepson of Prince William and Harry’s former nanny. This tragic incident happened during a New Year’s Day vehicle attack.
Edward, just 31, was killed in Bourbon Street, and the police are supporting his family. They confirmed that 14 people lost their lives, and many more were hurt when a guy named Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a truck into a crowd celebrating the New Year.
It’s been reported that the King learned about Edward’s death through official channels and reached out to the family to express his condolences. Edward was the stepson of Tiggy Legge-Bourke, who used to care for the princes.
His family is devastated, describing him as a wonderful son and friend. They’ve asked for privacy to grieve during this tough time. The coroner said he died from blunt force injuries.
Flowers and candles have been placed at a memorial for the victims. The police are helping Edward’s family with the process of bringing his body back to the UK.
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell emphasized that the victims and their families are important to the city. The FBI found an Islamic State flag in the suspect’s vehicle, and it seems he acted alone.
President Biden mentioned that the attacker had posted a video showing he was inspired by the Islamic State. Many leaders around the world have condemned this horrific act, expressing their thoughts and prayers for the victims and their families.
