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. Following search efforts, his company Elite Exped confirmed Mr Purja was killed. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementIn a post from William on social media on Saturday evening, he called Mr Purja "one of the world's greatest mountaineers" and "truly unique". Nirmal Purja of him on the summit of Nanga Parbat (Nirmal Purja/PA)The prince added that his thoughts are with his family and the families of all those who died. The post says: "I was truly saddened to hear of the tragic death of Nirmal Purja and those who lost their lives in the avalanche on Broad Peak.