By: Natasha Archary
A royal guard collapsed while standing guard over Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin in Westminster Abbey.
According to royal protocol, the other guards could not break formation to assist him.
Guards are in place to ensure the viewing public do not tamper with the Queen’s coffin.
With people reportedly queuing for up to 30-hours to view Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin lying in state, it is suggested that royal guards stand in place for a few hours on end without any breaks.
Guards are then rotated, with a fresh set of legs and eyes replacing those who have not moved a muscle for up to 4-hours at a time.
Royal protocol indicates that the guards cannot break formation, let out a noise, or move at all whilst in position.
The guard who collapsed while guarding the Queen’s coffin was assisted by other royal guardsmen. Refusing the offer to be carried out on a stretcher, the guard returned to his position at the foot of the Queen’s coffin immediately after being helped up.
Royal guard collapses while guarding the Queen's coffin, landing face-first on the concrete. pic.twitter.com/IwEwOiYX0K
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