Member of Queen's Guard collapses during birthday ceremony

The unidentified soldier fainted during the Queen’s Birthday Parade

An unidentified member of the British Queen’s Guard fainted during the Trooping the Colour celebration of the 90^th birthday of Elizabeth II in Whitehall, London.

After the soldier fell, some rushed to his aid while the remainder of the Queen's Guard stood stone-faced, Mashable reported.

A soldier collapses on Horse Guards Parade ahead of the Queen's Birthday Parade, 'Trooping the Colour', in London on June 11, 2016. PHOTO: AFP

The Queen’s Birthday Parade, featuring 1,500 soldiers and 300 horses, was attended by the Queen and the royal family.



After the ceremony, members of the royal family, including Prince William and Kate with their children George and Charlotte, gathered on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch a military flypast.

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This isn't the first soldier to faint in the presence of royalty.

On Friday a British Royal Air Force (RAF) serviceman fainted and was carried away by paramedics at St Paul's Cathedral shortly before the Queen arrived.



One of the reasons for the soldiers collapsing is the combination of a heavy uniform and warm temperature. It was 22°C in London on Saturday, yet the soldiers were supposed to look immaculate in their heavy uniform and bearskin hats.

Britain is holding several days of celebrations to mark the queen’s official 90th birthday, which began on Friday with a special service at St Paul’s Cathedral in London.

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