British soldier Jack Burnell-Williams was found dead at Hyde Park Barracks in London this past Wednesday. Read on to know how Jack Burnell-Williams died, what happened to him, and what was the cause of his death.
The 18-year-old guardsman walked alongside Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin at her funeral recently. His family and friends are heartbroken by the tragic news. They are mourning the loss of the young man.
Who was Jack Burnell-Williams?
Jack Burnell-Williams was an 18-year-old soldier and a member of the Household Cavalry. He was from Bridgend, South Wales. The young trooper was among the guardsmen who walked with the Queen’s coffin.
He walked beside Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch during her state funeral on September 19, 2022. He was the son of Daniel Burnell and Laura Williams and the brother of Elisha Burnell-Williams.
How did Jack Burnell-Williams die?
Jack Burnell-Williams died on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. He was just 18 years old. The young soldier was found unresponsive at Hyde Park Barracks in Knightsbridge, London at around 15:48 hours.
The Metropolitan police were called to the scene and they pronounced Burnell-Williams dead on arrival. The paramedics that came with the police tried their best but couldn’t save the guardsman.
Jack Burnell-Williams dead: What was his cause of death?
Jack Burnell-Williams’ cause of death is unannounced at the time of writing. The police are still investigating the case and figuring out the circumstances under which the soldier died. However, his death is not being treated as suspicious.
The police have ruled out any foul play involved in Jack Burnell-Williams’ death. His body is reportedly sent for autopsy and reports are awaited to determine further details about the unexpected death.
Tributes Pour in for Jack Burnell-Williams
Jack Burnell-Williams’ family and friends are heartbroken over the loss of his untimely and unexpected death. They are holding an event in his memory on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Bryntirion Football Club in Bridgend, South Wales.
Jack’s mother, Laura Williams, confirmed the news via Facebook. “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,” she wrote.
“For all family & friends of Jak Williams, we will be setting off balloons in his memory tomorrow at 4pm at Bryntirion Football Club,” she wrote in a subsequent post.
“Please spread the word and join us in celebrating my boys life. Blue colours to be worn preferably and also blue balloons.”
Jack’s girlfriend Molly Holmes also paid tribute to her late love. “Forever going to miss you my love. Truly heartbroken,” she wrote.
“We will get through this together as a team. We need to do him just as proud as he’s done us,” said Jack’s sister Elisha.
“Such heartbreaking news. I can’t believe you’re gone. You was taken way too soon. We all love you so much my handsome nephew. You made us all so proud. Rest in peace,” said his aunt Jodie Danks.
Our deepest condolences go out to the heartbroken family and friends. May God let Jack’s soul rest in peace. He went away too soon!