Former Royal Marines head took own life after 'substantial stress'
The former head of the Royal Marines was under pressure at work and at home, an inquest concludes.
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The former head of the Royal Marines was under pressure at work and at home, an inquest concludes.
Major General Matthew Holmes, who was a pallbearer at Prince Philip's funeral, was found dead in a bedroom at his home in Winchester, Hampshire on October 2, 2021, a court heard.
The former head of the Royal Marines died by suicide after experiencing "substantial stress" both at home and at work, an inquest has concluded.
A Royal Marines commander killed himself after he was replaced by his military rival and his wife left him, an inquest was told.Major General Matthew Holmes, 5
An armed response team recovered the shotgun on September 22 after a relative raised concerns for Major General Matthew Holmes' welfare.