In a somber statement, Prince William, the Prince of Wales, expressed his shock and sadness over the untimely death of Edward Pettifer, the stepson of his former nanny, Tiggy Legge-Bourke. The news has sent ripples of grief through the royal family, with the Prince and his wife, Catherine, offering their condolences to the bereaved family.

Tiggy Legge-Bourke, a former nanny to Prince William and his brother, Prince Harry, was a beloved figure in the royal household during the 1990s. Her stepson, Edward Pettifer, was a young man with a promising life ahead of him, making his sudden passing all the more tragic.

While details of the incident are still emerging, it is understood that Edward Pettifer died in New Orleans under circumstances that are yet to be fully disclosed. The news has been met with an outpouring of sympathy from those who knew him, with many taking to social media to pay tribute to the young man’s memory.

The Prince of Wales’s statement, issued on behalf of himself and his wife, reflects the close bond that remains between the royal family and their former nanny. “We are shocked and saddened by the death of Edward Pettifer,” the statement read. “Our thoughts are with Tiggy and her family at this difficult time.”

As the royal family comes to terms with this tragic loss, they will undoubtedly be rallying around Tiggy Legge-Bourke and her loved ones to offer support and comfort in the days ahead. The incident serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring connections that exist between the royal family and those who have played an important role in their lives over the years.