King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery

The King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery is a ceremonial unit of the British Army, responsible for the gun salutes in Hyde Park and Regent's Park in London. Recently, the unit has been in the news due to a tragic incident at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. A soldier from the King's Troop died after falling from their horse shortly after exiting the arena during a display. Buckingham Palace stated that King Charles III was "shocked and saddened" by the "unexplained" death. The incident occurred on a Friday evening, and despite immediate medical attention, the service person sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Thames Valley Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the soldier's death, which they are currently treating as unexplained. This event has brought the King's Troop into the public eye, highlighting the inherent risks associated with their duties and the profound impact such incidents have on the wider military community and the Royal Family.