A member of the Royal Guard was found dead on Wednesday, 28 September. Jack Purnell Williams, who turned 18 in June, attended Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral on the 19th, and walked by the Queen’s coffin during the procession.

Jack Purnell Williams took part in many celebrations following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, and during the mourning period, the young Briton performed various duties.

This Wednesday he was found dead at the Hyde Park Barracks. Authorities and paramedics were called at 3:48 p.m., but by the time they reached the scene, Purnell Williams was already dead. This death will not be treated as something suspicious, He woke up With the Daily Mail.

The newspaper quoted the authorities as saying that “the death was unexpected. It was investigated and was not treated as a suspect.” The news came via a Facebook post posted by her mother, Laura, 42: “I never thought I’d say this, but we as a family are saddened by the untimely death of our wonderful son Jack William yesterday.”

A number of the young man’s family expressed their condolences on social media. The 18-year-old member of the Royal Guard accompanied the late king’s coffin and took part in several funeral events, including a parade on the 19th.