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Queen's Coffin Escort Dies by Suicide
12 Jan
Summary
- Soldier who escorted Queen's coffin died by suicide.
- Family lawyer urges British Army to improve mental health support.
- A full inquest into the soldier's death is scheduled for February.
The family of a teenage soldier, Jack Burnell-Williams, who walked with Queen Elizabeth II's coffin during her September 2022 funeral procession, has claimed he died by suicide. The 18-year-old was found deceased at London's Hyde Park Barracks on September 28, 2022, just weeks after the significant royal event.
More than three years later, the family's lawyer is reportedly urging the British Army to provide better mental health care for its young recruits. The lawyer stated that the family's primary goal is to understand the circumstances of Jack's death and advocate for changes to prevent similar tragedies.
A full inquest into the trooper's death is scheduled to take place in February. The British Army has stated that its own investigations will be published on the government's website following the inquest.
