Tiggy Legge-Bourke, the nanny of Princes William and Harry, the victim of the attack in New Orleans.

His face, his name, his mark within the Crown are painfully visible in this new year, which is about to begin.Edward Pettyfer, the stepson of Tiggy Legge-Bourke, lost his life in the Islamist attack in New Orleans. The 31-year-old Briton had particularly close ties to the royal family, as his mother-in-law was none other than William and Harry’s former governess, a fanciful rival to the prince’s sons at the time, often referred to by the media as a “subtle but important”. , Tiggy Legge-Burke left an indelible mark on their education A look back at the journey of this shadowy woman whose role within the modern monarchy is invaluable.

Childhood in the heart of the British aristocracy

Alexandra “Tiggy” Legge-Burke was born in 1965 in Great Britain, in an aristocratic family, and grew up in Wales. Her father, William Legge-Burke (died 2009), was a former British Army officer and close to the Windsors. In turn, the young girl started studying to become a teacher and got a position in a private school. However, in 1993, during the tumultuous split between Charles III, then Prince of Wales, and his wife, Lady Diana, the latter left in search of a nanny for his two sons blonde with wide eyes, hopeful and motherly.

“Tiggy” Legge-Bourke is hired as Charles’ personal assistant and nanny. Known for her cheerful personality and her pragmatism, the young woman, then 29, was tasked with providing stability and development for William and Harry Due to her young age, Tiggy likes to get outside, enjoy nature and take “her boys”, as she likes to call them, on country getaways away from royal life. from limitations.

Confronted with the trio and their great complicity, rumors quickly arose of a conflict between him and the mother of the two, Princess Diana. Several tabloids of the time reported tensions that were exacerbated by unfounded rumors about the relationship between the ruler and Prince Charles Lady Diana’s shocking BBC interview with Martin Bashir, in which he claimed that Tiggy got pregnant by her ex-husband and had an abortion. Unfounded comments that will tarnish the journalist’s reputation. Although he was never bothered by the police, Teague will receive more than £100,000 (around €116,000) from the BBC in 2021, twenty-six years later.

Discreet but constant support

Despite the controversy, Teague remained in the British palace until 1999, leaving her role when William was 17 and her brother, 15. Since her departure, Teague has married former British Army officer Charles Pettyfer the same year On the night of January 1, Edward’s father, Camilla Wyatt, was killed as a result of the Islamist attack in New Orleans. back from his union. Hello magazine!Charles III would call the woman he shared his daily life with for many years to say he was “very saddened” by the tragic news.