Prince William shocked by death of ex-nanny Tiggy Legge-Bourke's stepson in New Orleans

The Prince of Wales said his "thoughts and prayers" were with the family of Edward Pettifer, who was among 14 killed.

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The 31-year-old was among 14 people killed in a vehicle attack on New Year's Day.

His stepmother Alexandra "Tiggy" Pettifer, née Legge-Bourke, cared for Prince William and Prince Harry in the 1990s.

Prince William said: "Our thoughts and prayers remain with the Pettifer family and all those innocent people who have been tragically impacted by this horrific attack."

This comes after palace sources said King Charles was "deeply saddened" by the death and has been in touch with Mr Pettifer's family.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg7y0dendeo

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