Prince leads tributes to young army medic

TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of an “exceptional” army medic who had become a TikTok star.

- By ELLIE GOSLEY

Corporal Lucy Wilde, from The Royal Yorkshire Regiment, died at her barracks in Warminster, Wiltshire, on February 5

Corporal Lucy Wilde, who previously served with the Welsh Guards, was found dead at her barracks in Warminster, Wiltshire, on February 5.

The Welsh Guards said Cpl Wilde, 25, was a “popular and deeply respected” young solider whose loss will be felt deeply.

Prince William, who met Cpl Wilde when she was with the Welsh Guards in March 2024, has told of his “immense sadness” after learning of her death.

The Prince of Wales, who is the colonel of the regiment, said he was struck by her “warmth and compassion” in a social media statement. He wrote: “It was with immense sadness that I learned of Cpl Lucy Wilde's death.

“I remember our meeting during her time with the Welsh Guards, where her warmth and compassion were unmistakable.