King Charles 'shocked and saddened' over soldier's 'unexplained' death at horse show he attended
King Charles III expressed shock and sadness over the unexplained death of a British soldier at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. The soldier, part of the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery, died after falling following a display on Friday evening. The royal family was present but not immediately aware of the incident's severity.
- ▪A soldier from the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery died after falling at the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Friday evening.
- ▪Thames Valley Police confirmed the soldier died at the scene despite receiving treatment.
- ▪The Royal Windsor Horse Show continued on Saturday, but without further displays from the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery.
- ▪King Charles met with members of the King's Troop after returning to the event on Saturday.
- ▪Buckingham Palace stated the King would personally contact the soldier's family to offer condolences.
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Royal Families King Charles 'shocked and saddened' over soldier's 'unexplained' death at horse show he attended The soldier fell at the Royal Windsor Horse Show following a King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery display By Brie Stimson Fox News Published May 17, 2026 5:30am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video US-UK relations show signs of growth following King Charles' White House visit British Ambassador Sir Christian Turner details King Charles III's White House visit and strengthening US-UK ties. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Buckingham Palace said King Charles III was "shocked and saddened" to find out a British soldier died after a fall at a horse show the royal was attending this week.
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