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flag An 18-year-old soldier died by suicide after being distressed over missing ceremonial uniforms and a potential £11,000 fine, with an inquest examining military pressures and handling.

flag An 18-year-old Household Cavalry trooper, Jack Burnell-Williams, died by suicide at Hyde Park Barracks in September 2022, nine days after the Queen’s state funeral. flag An inquest in February 2026 heard he was deeply distressed over a reported incident involving missing ceremonial uniform items, potentially facing an £11,000 fine. flag Fellow soldiers said he felt unfairly targeted and stressed by the barracks’ harsh environment. flag The investigation continues, examining the military’s handling of the situation and the pressures on young recruits.

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