King ‘deeply saddened’ by death of royal nanny’s stepson in New Orleans attack
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The King is said to be deeply saddened by the death of the stepson of Prince William and Prince Harry’s former nanny in a New Year’s Day vehicle attack in New Orleans. The Metropolitan Police confirmed they were supporting the family of Edward Pettifer, 31, of Chelsea, who was killed in the attack in Bourbon Street, Louisiana.
Authorities have confirmed 14 people died and at least 35 others were injured when the suspect, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, allegedly ploughed a pick-up truck through crowds of New Year revellers. It is understood the King was made aware of Mr Pettifer’s death through official channels, was deeply saddened, and had been in touch with the family to share personal condolences.
The Telegraph reported that Mr Pettifer was the stepson of Prince William and Prince Harry’s former nanny Tiggy Legge-Bourke, also known as Alexandra Pettifer. Mr Pettifer was the eldest son of Charles Pettifer, a former Coldstream Guards officer, and Camilla Wyatt, the daughter of a racehorse breeder, according to the newspaper.
His half brother, Tom, who is a godson to William, was a page boy at the wedding of the Prince and Princess of Wales in 2011. The Prince of Wales is understood to have been made aware of Mr Pettifer’s death. Jabbar, a 42-year-old Texan, allegedly got out of the vehicle and fired a gun before being shot by police.
