Death of Elizabeth II: this terrible drama around his funeral, an 18-year-old guard died

• Jack Burnell-Williams died at 18.
• The young man had been one of the funeral guards of Elizabeth II.
• In mourning, the family of Jack Burnell-Williams spoke on social networks.

Thursday, September 8, 2022, Buckingham Palace announced in a press release the death of Elizabeth II at the age of 96. A few days later, her funeral took place at Westminster Abbey, Monday, September 19, 2022. After accompanying Elizabeth II on her final journey, Jack Burnell-Williams, an 18-year-old guard at her funeral, died Wednesday, September 28, 2022. For The Guardian newspaper, an army spokesman said: “It is with sadness that we can confirm the death of Private Jack Burnell-Williams on September 28, 2022 at Hyde Park Barracks. Our thoughts are with the soldier’s family and friends at this difficult time, and we ask that their privacy be respected.On Facebook, Laura, the guard’s mother, wrote: “I never thought I would say this, but we as a family are all heartbroken by the sudden passing of our wonderful son Jack Williams yesterday.“

In the comments section, Laura was able to count on the support of several mothers of care. One of them wrote to him:I am absolutely devastated for your family. It was a pleasure to have met Jack and to have our son spent two years with him.Another shared: “I still can’t believe it. We talked so much about our sons being in the military. My heart is with you and all your family. You can get support and help from the military, which you should already know. I think of you.“While his death would be unexpected and not deemed suspicious, his father would be devastated. A neighbor said:”He is in shock. He finds it difficult to realize and can no longer see clearly.“Jack Brunell-Williams girlfriend wrote on Facebook:”I will miss you forever my love. I am truly heartbroken.His sister, Elisha, shared:We will get through this together as a team. We must make him as proud as he made us proud.“

A grieving family

On social networks, tributes have multiplied in recent hours. The 18-year-old guard’s aunt, Jodie Danks, posted: “Heartbreaking news… I can’t believe you’re not here anymore. You were taken from us way too soon. We all love you very much my beautiful nephew. You have made us all proud. Rest in peace. No words can express what we are going through as a family.Finally, his grandmother, Anita Williams painfully shared:My sweet boy, we miss you in so many ways. Your cheeky laugh and your smile brightened up our days. I can’t believe you left us, but I know you’re watching us from that beautiful blue sky. Sleep peacefully my darling, we will see each other again.“In June, the young man took part in the Trooping the Color ceremony, during the platinum jubilee of Elizabeth II. His mother then wrote on Facebook in the caption of a video of the event: “One of my proudest days.“For the moment, the British royal family has not spoken.