Prince William shares his condolences after the tragic death of Edward Pettifer in a New Orleans vehicle attack on New Year’s Day
New Orleans: Prince William was really taken aback and saddened by the tragic news of his former nanny’s stepson, Edward Pettifer, who lost his life in a vehicle attack on New Year’s Day.
Edward, just 31, was killed in Bourbon Street when a pickup truck barreled through a crowd celebrating the new year. It’s heartbreaking to think about.
Authorities reported that 14 people died and many more were hurt when the driver, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, allegedly drove into the festivities. It’s just awful.
William shared his feelings in a heartfelt message on social media, saying he and Catherine were deeply saddened by Ed’s death. He extended his thoughts and prayers to the Pettifer family and all those affected.
It seems the King also reached out to the family to express his condolences. Edward was the stepson of Tiggy Legge-Bourke, who used to care for William and Harry.
Edward came from a family with a military background, being the son of a former Coldstream Guards officer. His half-brother Tom even had a special connection to William, being his godson.
After the attack, flowers and candles were placed in memory of the victims, showing how much the community cares.
Jabbar, the suspect, reportedly got out of the vehicle and fired a gun before police shot him. It’s a chaotic and tragic situation.
The Pettifer family expressed their devastation over Ed’s death, describing him as a wonderful person who will be missed dearly. They asked for privacy to grieve during this tough time.
The coroner indicated that Ed died from blunt force injuries, which just adds to the tragedy of the whole event.
