Overview
- Assistant coroner Bernard Richmond KC found Jack Burnell-Williams was "plainly under stress" from "frankly ridiculous" hours and had not formed a settled intention to end his life.
- The 18-year-old Household Cavalry trooper was found dead at Hyde Park Barracks on September 28, 2022, nine days after taking part in the late Queen’s state funeral procession.
- Household Cavalry commander Brigadier Rupert Evetts apologised to the family, said the Army accepts the coroner’s conclusions and service inquiry failings, and pledged sustained reform.
- The Army reports delivering 26 of 36 recommended changes, including reducing soldier workload, simplifying kit preparation, strengthening leadership training, improving barracks conditions, using civilian staff, and stabling only necessary horses in London.
- Evidence described a "pull your weight" culture, 14-hour days and extended periods without breaks, while the family said he faced an "impossible working environment" and urged lasting change.