The Royal Family has issued a statement following the tragic death of Lance Bombardier (LBdr) Ciara Sullivan following an incident at Royal Windsor Horse Show on Friday (15 May).
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson explained that while The King and other members of the royal family were present at the arena at the time of the incident, 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,” they said.
“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.”
LBdr Sullivan’s Commanding Officer described her as “a bright light in any room she entered”.
“The King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery has lost not only an accomplished soldier and horsewoman, but the kind of person who made the Regiment, and the world, a better place simply by being part of it,” they added.
“The thoughts of every member of The Troop and The Gunners are with her family at this tragic time.”
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