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An 18-year-old soldier who accompanied the Queens coffin on her final journey has been found dead at a barracks in London.

Household Cavalryman Jack Burnell-Williams played an important role in the Queens state funeral last Monday but died less than two weeks later.

Police and paramedics were called to the Hyde Park Barracks in Knightsbridge, London at 3.48pm on Wednesday in a desperate attempt to save him.

The Met said they are not treating his death as suspicious.On the day of the funeral, the soldiers family posted footage oh him in the procession and proudly said he was doing his duty for the Queen on her final journey.

just days later devastated mother Laura, 42, took to Facebook again to post an emotional tribute to her son, known as Jak to his family.

Sharing a picture of him on horseback in his ceremonial uniform, Laura said: Never ever thought I would be saying this but we as a family are all heartbroken with the sudden passing of our wonderful son Jak Williams yesterday.

Burnell-Williams girlfriend Molly Holmes wrote on social media: Forever going to miss you my love. Truly heartbroken.

The young soldiers sister Elisha added: We will get through this together as a team. We need to do him just as proud as hes done us.

His aunt Jodie Danks said: Such heartbreaking news. I cant believe youre gone.

You were taken way too soon. We all love you so much my handsome nephew. You made us all so proud. Rest in peace.At just 18 years of age, Burnell-Williams from Bridgend, South Wales, was likely one of the Household Cavalrys most recent recruits.

Family and friends are set to gather in his memory at Bryntirion Football Club in Bridgend this afternoon and releaase blue balloons into the sky to celebrate his memory.

An Army spokesman said: It is with sadness that we can confirm the death of Trooper Jack Burnell-Williams on 28th September 2022 at Hyde Park Barracks.

Our thoughts are with the soldiers family and friends at this difficult time and we ask that their privacy is respected.

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R.I.P

So young

When an 18 year old drops dead, it is suspicious by default. Wtf

Poor guy, way too young.

Zikten posted...

When an 18 year old drops dead, it is suspicious by default. Wtf

Yeah, what do they do in London? Some patented "sweep under the rug" schtick?

Wait, his name was Jack but the family referred to him as "Jak?"

Like, was it pronounced the same?

Zikten posted...

When an 18 year old drops dead, it is suspicious by default. Wtf

Reading between the lines, it's probably drug or booze related and rightfully none of our businsess.

By "not suspicious" they mean "not criminal. Natural causes" not "nobody cares"

Zikten posted...

When an 18 year old drops dead, it is suspicious by default. Wtf

KaZooo posted...

Yeah, what do they do in London? Some patented "sweep under the rug" schtick?

My assumption is that they know how he died, they're just not revealing it. Going by that logic, I would guess he killed himself and they're keeping it quiet out of respect for the family.

The Queens curse.

El_Marsh posted...

Wait, his name was Jack but the family referred to him as "Jak?"

Like, was it pronounced the same?

My assumption is that he loved the Jak and Daxter games.

oh shit, the Queen is a zombie now! O_o

ZevLoveDOOM posted...

oh shit, the Queen is a zombie now! O_o

Her infamous tornado blowjob lives on!!!

So young. RIP.

UnfairRepresent posted...

Reading between the lines, it's probably drug or booze related and rightfully none of our businsess.

The ravens in the tower ate him

rest in peace

UnfairRepresent posted...

Reading between the lines, it's probably drug or booze related and rightfully none of our businsess.

By "not suspicious" they mean "not criminal. Natural causes" not "nobody cares"

Could also be suicide. Surprised so many in the thread have ruled that out for the conspiracy angle.

One thing Brits in general fear more than death is public loss of face or being gossiped about (which is why a recurring plot in British stories is often 'avoiding a public scandal').
This might be why the family prefers to keep the circumstances of their son's death quiet, even if there is no criminal activity involved.

BlueTigerLion posted...

Could also be suicide. Surprised so many in the thread have ruled that out for the conspiracy angle.

I'm thinking maybe because suicide is usually reported as a cause of death the omission of it is causing people to find other conclusions.

Tracking, oh jeez, wonder who is next