Investigations into death of King’s Troop soldier could last 18 months – coroner

An inquest into 24-year-old Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan’s death was opened and adjourned on Wednesday (Ministry of Defence/Crown Copyright/PA) - (PA Media)

Ongoing investigations into the death of a soldier at the Royal Windsor Horse Show may take up to 18 months or more, a coroner has said.

Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan, who was part of the King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery reportedly fell from her horse on May 15 at around 7pm after exiting the Castle Arena in Windsor, and died at the scene.