Royal guard protecting Queen Elizabeth's coffin at Westminster Hall collapses in dramatic video
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With the guard suddenly fainting while the Westminster Hall was flooded with soldiers and mourners paying their last respects to the Queen, the scene couldn't have turned more dramatic as the room filled up with echoing sound of gasps and worry.
Highlights
A royal guard keeping vigil next to Queen's coffin is seen shaking before he faints
The guard fell face-first on the floor with police rushing to help him
The Westminster Hall was flooded with soldiers and mourners paying their last respects to the Queen
The shocking incident took place when a set of guards were swapping duties
As massive queues of mourners lined up to pay their last respects to Queen Elizabeth II, a dramatic scene took place inside Westminster Hall as a royal guard, protecting the longest-serving monarch's coffin, fainted and collapsed off the podium.
In a video shared by BBC, a royal guard keeping vigil next to Queen's coffin is seen shaking before he faints and falls face-first on the floor with police rushing to help him.
The Queen's coffin left Buckingham Palace for the last time on Wednesday, borne on a horse-drawn carriage and saluted by cannons and the tolling of Big Ben, in a solemn procession through the flag-draped, crowd-lined streets of London to Westminster Hall. There, Britain’s longest-serving Queen lies in state for the world to mourn.
With the guard suddenly fainting while the Westminster Hall was flooded with soldiers and mourners paying their last respects to the Queen, the scene couldn't have turned more dramatic as the room filled up with echoing sound of gasps and worry.
The shocking incident took place when a set of guards were swapping duties, as the guard trembled before crashing. Towards the end, the video shows two police officers racing to pick up the guard before the video cuts out.
A royal guard at Queen Elizabeth II's coffin collapses inside of the chapel. https://t.co/JI1MyfdtkV
It's been testing times for people in Britain as the longest reigning monarch of UK breathed her last at the age of 96 on September 8. Queen, who witnessed crucial world events and was a global phenomenon, reigned for 70 years and 214 days. So when the time came to bid goodbye to the Queen, the Royal family, country and her admirers were filled with unsettling emotions.
Earlier in the day before the incident of guard falling at Westminster Hall, Lady Gabriella Windsor had also collapsed. As per a report in Hello Magazine, Lady Gabriella fainted as the Queen's coffin arrived at the Hall, while Her husband, Thomas Kingston came to her rescue. Lady Gabriella wasn't seen again during the event.
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Queen Elizabeth II was the longest reigning monarch in the history of the UK. Throughout her reign, the Queen had been seen as one of the most admired and respected personalities in the world. Although she never anticipated ruling Britain (until her uncle abdicated the kingdom), however, she rose to prominence rather quickly.
While it is commonly perceived that the Queen’s life would have classy sans drama, however, her life in the palace turns out to be quite the contrary. From her ascension to the throne to her relationship with Prince Philip, from Prince Charles cheating on Diana to Harry and Meghan quitting duties - the Queen’s life was quite a spectacle that attracted wide public attention and media glare.
The Queen’s life and the events surrounding her reign have always ignited curiosity and have been translated into numerous shows, movies, and books. From award-winning films to television shows, there's something for everyone. When it comes to the Queen's life, which has been a roller coaster of events, there are so many options. Here are a few of the best.
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The show is directed by Stephen Daldry, Philip Martin, Julian Jarrold, and Benjamin Caron. Peter Morgan wrote the screenplay of ‘The Crown’. Morgan, who envisioned the Queen’s private life, has a long history of writing plays, television shows, and films about real-life heroes who are brought low by catastrophic flaws and this is evident from the show that portrays political chaos and the beginning of a new era. Apart from the historical accuracy, the show has been praised for its nuanced performances by acclaimed actors such as Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Josh O’Connor, Emma Corrin, and Emerald Fennell. The fifth season of the popular show is set to be aired in November.
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Another Netflix original film focuses on the life of the late Prince Philip. While the film principally focuses on the life of Prince Philip, it also depicts the life and times of the Queen. The show was popular among the fans of the Royal family and those who wanted to know more about Prince Philip who the Queen had termed her ‘constant strength’. The film was released after the death of one on April 9, 2021. The film helmed by Adrian Munsey and Vance Goodwin was hailed for its intimate portrayal of the politics in the UK.
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