King Charles III mourns death of Edward Pettifer in New Orleans attack

dawn.com January 5, 2025, 06:01 AM UTC

King Charles III expressed deep sadness over the death of Edward Pettifer, 31, who was killed in a truck-ramming attack in New Orleans. Pettifer was the stepson of Tiggy Pettifer, the former nanny to Princes William and Harry. Prince William and Catherine also shared their shock and condolences on social media, highlighting their connection to Pettifer's family. Pettifer's half-brother, Tom, is one of William's godsons. Tiggy Pettifer, formerly Tiggy Legge-Bourke, was hired by King Charles in 1993 to care for William and Harry after their parents' separation. The family is devastated by the loss.


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