Prince William reacts to the death of his ex-nanny's stepson in a terrorist attack

The deadly New Year's Eve terrorist attack in New Orleans hit close to home during Prince William And Prince Harry.

London Metropolitan Police have identified Edward “Ed” Pettifer— stepson of the brothers' former nanny Alexandra Pettiferalso known as Tiggy Legge Bourke…as one of the victims.

“Catherine and I were shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Ed Pettifer,” William said in a message posted to his and his wife's accounts. Kate MiddletonJanuary 4 Instagram Stories. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Pettifer family and all those innocent people who have been tragically affected by this horrific attack.”

Ed's family also spoke about the 31-year-old's death. “He was a wonderful son, brother, grandson, nephew and a friend to so many,” they said in a statement posted on the association’s website. Metropolitan Police January 4. “We will all miss him terribly.”

The statement continued: “Our hearts go out to the other families who have lost family members to this terrible attack. We ask that we be able to mourn Ed's loss as a family in private. Thank you.”