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King 'shocked and saddened' after soldier dies falling from horse at Royal Windsor Show
Thames Valley Police said the death is unexplained but non-suspicious, and the Royal Windsor Horse Show is continuing without the King’s Troop display.
- A service member of the Royal Horse Artillery died Friday, May 15, after falling from their horse at the Royal Windsor Horse Show around 7pm as they exited the arena.
- Thames Valley Police described the death as "un-explained but non-suspicious," coordinating with the Ministry and the Defence Accident Investigation Branch to understand how the fall occurred.
- Chief Superintendent Michael Loebenberg appealed for witnesses to come forward, stating authorities have informed the soldier's family and offered support during this difficult time.
- The Royal Windsor Horse Show continues today as planned, though HPower Event Director Peck confirmed the omission of The King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery display out of respect.
- Police are asking anyone with information or material relating to the death to contact them using reference number 521 as the investigation continues.
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King Charles 'shocked and saddened' by death of Windsor Horse Show soldier
King Charles was "greatly shocked" by the news a soldier has died after falling from his horse during the Royal Windsor Horse Show and plans to speak privately to the unnamed man's family.
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A soldier falls off the horse at the Royal Windsor Show and dies. King Charles is deeply shaken.
A British soldier died on Thursday after falling off his horse at the Royal Windsor Show in the United Kingdom. King Charles III said he was "profoundly shocked" and was going to contact the soldier's family. The exact circumstances of the soldier's death are not yet known. - King Charles III "shocked and saddened" after a soldier died during a show at Windsor Castle (Culture, media and entertainment).
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