One of the guardsman who walked alongside Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin during her state funeral has died.
30.09.2022 - 23:05 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A Guardsman who walked behind the Queen's coffin during the state funeral procession has been found dead at his barracks. Trooper Jack Burnell-Williams, 18, took on an important role at the Queen's state funeral last Monday, and was found to have died less in London than two weeks later.
Police and paramedics from London Ambulance Service were called to Hyde Park Barracks in Knightsbridge, London, at 3.48pm on Wednesday in an attempt to save the young man. However, there was nothing they could do and Burnell-Williams was tragically pronounced dead at the scene, reports the Mirror.
The soldier's mother Laura, 42, shared an emotional tribute to her son - known as Jak to family and friends - alongside a picture of the young troop, adding: "Never ever thought I would be saying this but we as a family are all heartbroken with the sudden passing of our wonderful son Jak Williams yesterday."
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Police are not currently treating the death as suspicious, reports the Mail Online. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: "An 18-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.
"The death was unexpected, it has been investigated and is not being treated as suspicious. Officers will assist with preparing a report for the coroner."
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His family proudly declared that their son was "doing his duty for the Queen on her final journey".
They had posted a video of troops from the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, including the late soldier,
One of the guardsman who walked alongside Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin during her state funeral has died.
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