Prince William said he is “truly saddened” to learn of the death of former British Army and Royal Marines soldier Nirmal Purja.
Nirmal Purja, the celebrated Nepalese mountaineer, was leading an expedition of 10 climbers on Broad Peak, the world’s 12th highest mountain, when the avalanche struck around midday on Thursday. Following extensive search efforts, his company, Elite Exped, confirmed his death.