King 'shocked and saddened' after soldier dies falling from horse at Royal Windsor Show

The King has told of his "shock and sadness" after a soldier died following a fall from a horse at the Royal Windsor Show.

Thames Valley Police said they had found "no suspicious circumstances" in the death of the soldier from the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery on Friday evening.

The soldier was given treatment for "serious injuries" after falling from the horse as it left the arena, but died at the scene. The soldier's next of kin have been informed.

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said the King was "greatly shocked and saddened" to have learned of the death, adding that Charles "will be in touch with the family to share his personal condolences".

The horse show is continuing as planned, but without the King's Troop display.

An Army spokesperson said: "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."

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Chief Superintendent Michael Loebenberg said: "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."

Jo Peck, HPower Event Director, said: "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."

The Royal Windsor Horse Show was first staged in 1943 to help raise funds for the WWII effort.

The inaugural show was attended by members of the royal family, including King George VI, Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother) and the two young princesses, Elizabeth and Margaret.

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