London Evening Standard·2 min read·medium
William ‘truly saddened’ as ex-British Army soldier Nirmal Purja confirmed dead
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Renowned Nepalese mountaineer Nirmal Purja has died following an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan. Prince William expressed his condolences, honoring Purja's legacy as a distinguished former soldier and world-class climber.
Nirmal Purja at Windsor Castle after being made an MBE (Andrew Matthews/PA) PA Archive Pierra Willix 4 minutes ago The Prince of Wales has said he was “truly saddened” to hear of the death of former British Army and Royal Marines soldier Nirmal Purja, as the company he co-founded confirmed he died in Pakistan in an avalanche.
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