Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePA ReportersSaturday 16 May 2026 14:30 BSTThe Royal Windsor Horse Show took place in Windsor, Berkshire (PA)A soldier from The King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery, died after falling from their horse about 7pm on Friday, following a display at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.Despite immediate medical attention, the service person sustained serious injuries and died at the scene, with Thames Valley Police treating the death as unexplained but non-suspicious.King Charles expressed being "greatly shocked" and "saddened" by the death, with Buckingham Palace confirming he will contact the victim's family to share his personal condolences.The Royal Windsor Horse Show is proceeding as planned, though The King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery display has been removed from the schedule out of respect.An investigation is underway involving Thames Valley Police, the Ministry of Defence, the Defence Accident Investigation Branch, and Royal Windsor Horse Show organisers HPower to determine the circumstances of the incident.In fullKing ‘shocked and saddened’ by death of soldier at Royal Windsor Horse ShowThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in