Pain has engulfed the military force after a soldier in the Royal Horse Artillery died after falling from their horse at the Royal Windsor Horse Show yesterday,
The update was made by Thames Valley Police.
The force is now appealing for information after what it described as an “unexplained but non-suspicious death”.
King Charles was in attendance at the event on Friday, and is there again today.
The soldier fell from their horse at around 7pm having exited the arena following their display, police said.
The soldier was given immediate treatment, however sadly died at the scene.
The Royal Windsor Horse Show will be continuing as planned, but the The King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery display will not take place.
The event is held over five days.
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.”
The King was “greatly shocked and saddened” to have learned of the death of a soldier at the show, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said, adding Charles “will be in touch with the family to share his personal condolences”.
Anyone with information relating to the death is urged to call 101, make a report on the Thames Valley Police website, speak to a police officer at the horse show or visit a police station, quoting reference number 521 of today.
