Guard faints while protecting the Queen's coffin

Guard faints while protecting the Queen's coffin

While Queen Elizabeth II was lying in state at Westminster Hall on Wednesday, a guard who was protecting her coffin collapsed.

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While Queen Elizabeth II's body was lying in state at Westminster Hall on Wednesday, something bizarre happened. 

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A guard, who was protecting her body, collapsed and fell to the ground.

The moment instantly went viral on social media. 

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At first, the guard was seen swaying off the platform for a moment, but he then gets back up and takes his place. However, after a few minutes, he abruptly falls forward and lands face-first on the ground.

Two men ran over to assist him. 

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The BBC interrupted the live-streaming for a while.

Watch the moment below: 

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