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A tragic loss rocked the British Army as Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan, a brilliant 24-year-old soldier and equestrian, died after a fall at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. Her funeral at The Guards’ Chapel in London was a solemn tribute, featuring military honors, her Union flag-draped coffin, and a moving symbol: her horse, Neymar, carrying her boots reversed in the stirrups. Known as “Sully,” she was a standout in the King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery — a decorated jockey, advanced riding instructor, and key participant in the Queen’s funeral and King Charles’s coronation. Her commanding officer called her a “bright light,” and the King himself was deeply saddened. Flags flew at half-mast across Army bases in tribute to a young woman whose passion for horses and unwavering service left an indelible mark.

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