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Prince William mourns TikTok medic, 25
22 Feb
Summary
- Prince William paid tribute to Corporal Lucy Wilde.
- Wilde was a medic who gained TikTok fame.
- She died suddenly aged 25 at her barracks.

Prince William has expressed deep sadness following the death of Corporal Lucy Wilde, a 25-year-old British Army medic. Wilde, who had gained a significant following on TikTok for her health and fitness content, passed away on February 5 at her barracks in Warminster, Wiltshire. The cause of her death remains undisclosed.
Prince William recalled meeting Cpl Wilde, highlighting her 'warmth and compassion' and her service as a medic with 'courage and distinction.' He extended his heartfelt condolences to her family and friends, noting her dedication to helping others.
In the days preceding her death, Wilde had shared on TikTok that she had been experiencing mental struggles and felt she was 'in a rut.' She also mentioned recovering from a recent relationship breakup. She had served for eight years, including deployments to Kenya, the Falklands, and South Georgia, and completed the Rome Marathon.



