King Charles ‘shocked and saddened’ by soldier’s death after falling from horse at Royal Windsor Horse Show
A member of King Charles III’s ceremonial artillery unit has died after falling from a horse during the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Friday evening.The soldier, serving in the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, collapsed after leaving the field around 7pm BST, the BBC reports. Despite receiving immediate medical attention, he suffered fatal injuries and was declared dead at the scene.Thames Valley Police said the death was being treated as “unexplained but not suspicious” and confirmed there was no evidence of foul play.The investigation is continuing in coordination with the Ministry of Defense and event organizers at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.According to the BBC, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said King Charles was “deeply shocked and saddened” by the news and would offer his personal condolences to the soldier’s family.Members of the royal family were present at the event but were not informed about the seriousness of the incident until later.The Army also issued a statement expressing deep regret and sympathy, while confirming that the soldier’s family has been informed.Organizers said the show would continue as scheduled, but the King’s Troupe display had been removed from the program.Authorities are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward as an investigation into how the incident happened continues.
