“We are terribly sorry.” This touching letter from Prince William and Kate Middleton to a British widow.

“It was a big surprise,” he said SunTuesday August 13. I don’t even know how they found out about Pete’s death.’ Tracey Morris, whose husband died of cancer in May at the age of 47, said she received a heartbreaking letter from Prince William and Kate Middleton. “It could affect them because Kate Middleton herself is undergoing treatment,” he added in the English daily’s columns. The Princess of Wales announced in March that she has cancer.

And if Prince William and his wife have suffered so much, it is mainly because they have already crossed paths with Pete Morris. In April 2023, the couple bought 127.5 pounds (€148) worth of pizza from a vendor. He has been running the Little Dragon Pizza Van food truck since 2016. The Welshmen later distributed their loot to the Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team during a visit to a rugby club in a Welsh village. “Pete told me how down to earth they were,” Tracy Morris recalls. We received so many letters, but William and Kate’s letter was really special to us.”

“My heart goes out to you”

This message from Prince William, read at the funeral of the father of the family, begins with these words: “Dear Tracy, I wanted to write to tell you how terribly sorry Catherine and I are to hear the very sad news about you. to husband Pete, and send you our deepest sympathy.” To which the heir to the throne added: “We can hardly imagine the void he will leave in your lives and my heart goes out to you and your family.” The Prince of Wales also claimed he particularly enjoyed meeting Pete Morris.

“We know that Pete was an immensely dedicated and valued member of the community, which is evident in the response to his death,” the Prince of Wales continued. I hope you can find comfort in seeing the impact he has had on so many.” Before graduation. “I understand that this letter may be of little comfort to you in such circumstances, but I wanted you to know that we are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. My sincerest condolences.” A letter, later composed for Pete’s daughters, ages 8 and 5, reads: Sun.