Prince William expresses his sadness over the death of his former nanny’s stepson in the New Orleans attack

Prince William expressed his shock and sadness on Saturday at the news of the death of his ex-wife’s son in a truck attack in New Orleans on the occasion of New Year’s, which killed 14 people and injured dozens.

The London Metropolitan Police confirmed on Saturday that it was supporting the family of 31-year-old Edward Pettyfer, including assisting them during the process of returning his body to the United Kingdom. Pettyfer was from west London.

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 remain with the Pettyfer family and all those innocent people involved in this tragic accident.” affected by this horrific attack.”

Pettyfer was the stepson of Tiggy-Legg Burke, who was nanny to both William and his brother, Prince Harry, between 1993 and 1999, which included a period after the death of their mother, Princess Diana, in 1997. She, known as Alexandra Pettyfer, was regularly photographed with Diana.

British media also reported that King Charles was deeply saddened by the news and had sent his condolences to Pettyfer’s family.

Pettyfer’s family said in a statement that they were “devastated by the tragic news of Ed’s death” and described him as a “wonderful son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend to many.”

The family added: “We will all miss him terribly. Our thoughts are with the other families who lost members due to this horrific attack.”

The British Foreign Office also said it supports Pettyfer’s family and is in contact with US authorities.

Authorities say 14 people were killed and about 30 others injured in the clashes The attack occurred early on Wednesday Written by Shams al-Din Jabbar, a former US Army soldier who posted several videos on his Facebook page hours before the attack previewing the violence he would unleash and declaring his support for the militant group Islamic State. 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, world-famous for its party atmosphere in New Orleans’ historic French Quarter.