New Year’s Eve Tragedy: Prince William and Kate Heartbroken, Declare “We Are Completely Shocked!
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Among the victims was Edward Pettifer (31), stepson of Tiggy Legge-Bourke, who served as a nanny for Prince William (42) and Prince Harry (40) from 1993 to 1999. The royal family has since spoken out with heartfelt words.
Prince William and Kate Share Emotional Words Online: “Shocked and Heartbroken”
The news of the young man’s death has not only devastated his family but also sent shockwaves through the British royal family. Prince William and his wife Kate responded to the tragic event with profound sadness. In an official statement on Instagram, they expressed their condolences:
“Catherine and I are deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Ed Pettifer. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Pettifer family and all the innocent people affected by this terrible tragedy.”
Additionally, King Charles III (76) was informed of Edward’s death through official channels and personally extended his condolences to the family. Prince Harry has yet to comment publicly on the incident, nor has his wife Meghan on her newly launched Instagram account.
The Close Bond Between Prince William and the Family of His Former Nanny
The connection between the Pettifer family and the British royal family dates back many years. Tiggy Legge-Bourke played a pivotal role in the lives of young Princes William and Harry. As their nanny, she developed a close bond with them, which endures to this day. After her royal service, she married Charles Pettifer, the late father of Edward.
Now, Legge-Bourke runs a bed-and-breakfast in Wales, yet her ties to the royal family remain intact. Her two biological sons are godchildren to William and Harry. The tragic death of her stepson Edward on New Year’s Eve has deeply shaken a family so closely intertwined with the history of the British royal family.
