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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Sammy Gecsoyler

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Prince william pays tribute to army medic found dead in barracks - Caught on Camera

Prince William and Cpl Lucy Wilde sitting on a sofa laughing
Prince William and Cpl Lucy Wilde in 2024. He said: ‘I remember our meeting during her time with the Welsh Guards, where her warmth and compassion were unmistakable.’ Photograph: Welsh Guards via Facebook

Prince William has paid tribute to a young army medic found dead in her barracks who “served with courage and distinction”.

Cpl Lucy Wilde, 25, who posted videos on TikTok documenting her daily life in the army, was found dead in her barracks in Warminster, Wiltshire, on 5 February. An investigation is under way, the Ministry of Defence said.

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