King Charles 'greatly shocked' by death at Royal Windsor Horse Show
May 17, 2026
London [UK], May 17: British King Charles was "greatly shocked" and "saddened" to have learned of the death of a service person who fell from their steed following a display at the Royal Windsor Horse Show, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said on Saturday.
The soldier was part of the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery and fell at around 7pm (1800 GMT) on Friday after exiting the arena.
Despite being given immediate medical treatment, the soldier sustained serious injuries and died at the scene, Thames Valley Police said.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said that Charles will be in touch with the family of the victim to share his condolences. In a statement, they said: "While His Majesty and other Members of The Royal Family were present at the arena at the time the incident took place, they were not made aware of the severity of the situation until later.
"The King was greatly shocked and saddened to have learned subsequently of the Troop member's death, and will be in touch with the family to share his personal condolences.
"The thoughts and most heartfelt sympathies of the whole Royal Family are with the victim's loved ones and military colleagues at this time of grief."The Royal Windsor Horse Show is continuing as planned, with the omission of The King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery display.
Source: Qatar Tribune
