Royal guard located lifeless in barracks soon after services at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

Jenny Goldsberry

October 02, 06:51 PM Oct 02, 06:51 PM

One Residence Cavalry solider was located lifeless in his barracks Wednesday at the age of 18 just after he guarded Queen Elizabeth II's coffin.

Jack Burnell-Williams had just walked the Queen's coffin from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch for her funeral two weeks ago when he was observed unresponsive at the Hyde Park Barracks in Knightsbridge.

"It is with sadness that we can validate the death of Trooper Jack Burnell-Williams on 28 September 2022 at Hyde Park Barracks," an military spokesperson claimed. "Our thoughts are with the soldier's relatives and buddies at this tough time and we request that their privacy is highly regarded."

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Burnell-William's cause of death has nonetheless to be discovered. His loss of life was "sudden" in accordance to the Metropolitan Police, even so investigators do not suspect foul engage in.

"My son carrying out his obligation for the queen on her ultimate journey, so very pleased of you Jak Williams xx quite very pleased father xx," Burnell-Williams' father Dan Burnell posted to his Fb two weeks in the past, together with pics of the occasion.

"Under no circumstances at any time assumed I would be stating this but we as a relatives are all heartbroken with the sudden passing of our amazing son Jak Williams yesterday," mother Laura Williams reportedly posted on Facebook.

Queen Elizabeth II's lead to of dying was aged age, in accordance to her demise certification, for each the Nationwide Information of Scotland.