A service person has died after falling from their horse following a display at the Royal Windsor Horse Show, according to police. The soldier, a member of the King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery, fell at approximately 7pm on Friday after exiting the arena. Despite receiving immediate medical treatment, the soldier sustained serious injuries and died at the scene.
Investigation Underway
Thames Valley Police are treating the death as unexplained but not suspicious. Chief Superintendent Michael Loebenberg stated: “We are appealing for anyone with information or material relating to the sad death of a military rider at Royal Windsor Horse Show yesterday to please get in touch. Our thoughts are with the soldier’s family and the wider community in the military and at the Royal Windsor Horse Show at this extremely difficult time. At this stage, we have not found any suspicious circumstances. We are working with the Ministry of Defence, the Defence Accident Investigation Branch and Royal Windsor Horse Show organisers HPower to gather as much information as possible to understand how this happened.”
Show Continues Without King’s Troop Display
The Royal Windsor Horse Show is continuing as planned, but the King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery display has been omitted. Jo Peck, the HPower event director, expressed condolences: “Our thoughts and sympathies are with the family of the soldier who sadly died yesterday. The Royal Windsor Horse Show will continue today as per the published timetable, with the omission of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery display.”
Royal Condolences
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said King Charles was “greatly shocked and saddened” to learn of the death, adding that the King “will be in touch with the family to share his personal condolences.” An army spokesperson also expressed regret: “It is with deep regret that we announce a member of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery died on Friday 15 May, following a tragic incident at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. The family has been notified, and our thoughts are with them at this sad and difficult time.”
Appeal for Information
Anyone with information is urged to call 101 quoting reference number 521 of today, make a report on the force’s website, or speak to an officer at the show.
