Thames Valley Police is appealing for information following an unexplained but non-suspicious death at Royal Windsor Horse Show yesterday (15/5).

A service person in the King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery fell from their horse at around 7pm having exited the arena following their display.The soldier was given immediate treatment, however, having sustained serious injuries, they sadly died at the scene.Their next of kin have been informed and we have offered them our support at this extremely difficult time.The Royal Windsor Horse Show is continuing as planned, with the omission of The King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery display.

Chief Superintendent Michael Loebenberg said: “We are appealing for anyone with information or material relating to the sad death of a military rider at Royal Windsor Horse Show yesterday to please get in touch.“Our thoughts are with the soldier’s family and the wider community in the military and at the Royal Windsor Horse Show at this extremely difficult time.“

At this stage, we have not found any suspicious circumstances. We are working with the Ministry of Defence, the Defence Accident Investigation Branch and Royal Windsor Horse Show organisers HPower to gather as much information as possible to understand how this happened.”

Jo Peck, HPower Event Director said: “Our thoughts and sympathies are with the family of the soldier who sadly died yesterday. The Royal Windsor Horse Show will continue today as per the published timetable, with the omission of The King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery display.”

Anyone with information or material relating to this death should call 101, make a report on our website, speak to a police officer at the horse show or visit a police station, quoting reference number 521 of today.Anyone with videos or images relating to it can send them to us directly via this dedicated online portal.