Tributes paid as ‘outstanding’ soldier who died in fall at Royal Windsor Horse Show is named
Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan, a 24-year-old soldier, died after falling from her horse at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. She was recognized as an exceptional jockey and an outstanding soldier by her commanding officer. The incident is being treated as unexplained but non-suspicious by the police.
- ▪Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan was part of the King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery.
- ▪She suffered serious injuries and died at the scene despite immediate medical treatment.
- ▪Sullivan had previously served at significant events, including Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral and the coronation of Charles and Camilla.
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Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan died in a fall at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. Photograph: Ministry of Defence/Crown Copyright/PAView image in fullscreenLance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan died in a fall at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. Photograph: Ministry of Defence/Crown Copyright/PAMilitaryTributes paid as ‘outstanding’ soldier who died in fall at Royal Windsor Horse Show is namedMinistry of Defence names soldier who fell from her horse as Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan, 24, part of the King’s Troop, Royal Horse ArtilleryPA MediaMon 18 May 2026 21.19 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA soldier who died after falling from her horse at the Royal Windsor Horse Show was named as Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan, 24 – an “exceptional jockey” with an “infectious energy”, her commanding…
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