King deeply saddened over Briton killed in New Orleans attack, palace sources sayon January 4, 2025 at 10:47 am

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Edward Pettifer, 31, is believed to be the stepson of Prince William and Prince Harry’s former nanny.

King deeply saddened over Briton’s death in New Orleans attack, palace sources say

Met Police An image of Edward Pettifer, who was killed in the New Years Day attack in New Orleans, US. He is smiling and wearing a white topMet Police

King Charles is deeply saddened by the death of a British man who was killed in the vehicle attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day, Buckingham Palace sources say.

Edward Pettifer, 31 – who was named by the Metropolitan Police on Saturday morning – is believed to be the stepson of Alexandra Pettifer, known as Tiggy, who looked after Prince William and Prince Harry when they were children.

Palaces sources have told the BBC the King has been in touch with Mr Pettifer’s family to share his personal condolences.

In a tribute, Mr Pettifer’s family described him as a “wonderful son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend to so many”.

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