In April 2023, just after the lavish coronation of King Charles III, Prince William and Kate, newly appointed Prince and Princess of Wales, had an encounter that, at the time, seemed merely chance.
During an official visit, they met Peter Morris, a Welsh pizza maker who, unbeknownst to them, would leave a mark on their hearts.
What no one could have foreseen was that, barely a year later, the story would take a tragic turn.
Peter, who had been bravely battling cancer, passed away in May 2024, leaving the community and his loved ones grief-stricken.
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The news of his death did not go unnoticed by William and Kate.
The Prince and Princess of Wales wrote a touching letter to Peter’s widow, Tracey.
In the missive, Prince William expressed his deep empathy and sadness, saying: “We can only begin to imagine what an immense hole he will leave in your life and my heart goes out to you and your family. Catherine and I thoroughly enjoyed meeting Pete. We know that Pete was a hugely dedicated and highly valued member of the community which has been evident from the response to his passing.”
These words of comfort, recently revealed by British media such as The Sun, show the impact Peter had on them.
Tracey, touched by the gesture, decided to frame the letter for her daughters to keep as a reminder of the princes’ kindness and humanity.
“It came as a massive surprise. I don’t even know how they found out Pete had died. It may have hit a chord with them because Kate is going through treatment,” she commented, reflecting the surprise and gratitude she felt upon receiving the message.
The first meeting between the Prince and Princess of Wales and Peter Morris took place during a visit to Merthyr Tydfil, a town north of Cardiff.
William and Kate, in the middle of a rainy day on April 27, decided to buy pizzas for an informal lunch with the local mountain rescue team.
The princes arrived at Little Dragon, Peter’s pizza van, causing quite a stir among those present. Although Peter had been running his business for eight years, the princes’ visit gave him a small but significant boost.