A shocking revelation has emerged following the New Orleans terror attack, where a pickup truck deliberately rammed into a crowd on Bourbon Street, resulting in the tragic deaths of 14 people and injuries to dozens more. Among the victims was Edward Pettifer, a 31-year-old Londoner who has a surprising connection to Prince William and the royal family.

Pettifer's stepmother, Alexandra "Tiggy" Legge-Bourke, served as a pivotal figure in the lives of Princes William and Harry during their childhood as their nanny in the 1990s. This personal connection has cast a shadow of grief over the royal family following Pettifer's untimely death. In a heartfelt statement shared on Instagram, Prince William expressed his sorrow: "Catherine and I have been shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Ed Pettifer. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the Pettifer family and all those innocent people who have been impacted by this horrific attack," he wrote, signing off with "W" (source: India Times).

Additionally, King Charles reached out to the Pettifer family, offering condolences. The bond between the Pettifer family and the royals runs deep; Pettifer's stepbrother, Tom, served as a page at Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding in 2011, further intertwining their families' histories.

The attack, perpetrated by Shamsud-Din Jabbar, has been described by New Orleans Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick as "very intentional behavior." The aftermath of this horrific incident has left families on both sides of the Atlantic grappling with profound loss (source: India Times).