Tragedy Strikes Former Royal Nanny’s Family in New Orleans Attack
The New Year began with devastating news for Tiggy Legge-Bourke, the former royal nanny to Prince William and Prince Harry, as her stepson Edward Peder tragically lost his life in a terror attack in New Orleans.
Royal Condolences
Prince William issued a personally signed statement expressing his deep sorrow:
“Catherine and I have been shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Ed Peder. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the Peder family and all those innocent people who have been tragically impacted by this horrific attack.”
Edward Peder’s Legacy
Edward, originally from Chelsea in West London, was the eldest son of Charles Peder, a former Coldstream Guards officer, and CA Wyatt, the daughter of a prominent horse race breeder. His stepmother, Tiggy Legge-Bourke, played a significant role in the lives of William and Harry during the 1990s as their beloved nanny.