The cause of death for the 34th Lord of Scrivelsby and 8th of Tetford has not been confirmed. King Charles is reportedly planning to personally write to Dymoke's widow, Gail, and their three children to express his condolences.
Francis Dymoke assumed the important role of the King's Champion during the coronation ceremony on May 6, following a tradition that dates back to the coronation of William the Conqueror centuries ago.
Traditionally, the King's Champion would ride a horse into Westminster Hall to challenge anyone disputing the power of the new monarch. However, this role has been reduced to carrying a standard or flag since the crowning of King George IV in 1821.
Before taking on the prestigious role of the Champion, Francis Dymoke worked as an accountant and held the title of the 34th Lord of the Manor of Scrivelsby, inheriting it from his Army officer father.
In an interview with The Telegraph after the coronation, Dymoke shared that he filled out an online form detailing his family's longstanding involvement in the ceremony to present himself as the next Champion. "This is the one moment in my life that really matters," he expressed to the outlet.
