The passing of a British man, Edward Pettifer, in the New Orleans truck attack has deeply affected King Charles. Pettifer, 31, from Chelsea, west London, was tragically one of the 14 individuals who lost their lives during the New Year’s Day incident.
King Charles reached out to Pettifer’s family to offer his personal condolences after learning about the heartbreaking news through official channels.
Pettifer was known as the stepson of Tiggy Legge-Bourke, who served as William and Harry’s nanny during a significant period. The preliminary cause of Pettifer’s death was determined to be “blunt force injuries” by the New Orleans coroner.
In a statement released through the Metropolitan police, Pettifer’s family expressed their devastation over his loss and requested privacy to mourn together. Kensington Palace chose not to comment on the matter while the Foreign Office confirmed its support for the victim’s family and coordination with US authorities.
The tragic incident involved Shamsud-Din Jabbar driving a pickup truck into crowds celebrating New Year’s Eve in New Orleans. The FBI is treating it as a terror attack and remains vigilant for potential copycat actions.
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Law enforcement agencies are actively investigating this distressing event while providing support to Pettifer’s family during this difficult time.
2025-01-04 05:58:49
Source from www.theguardian.com