One member of Queen’s Household Cavalry seemed to be in fainting just before today’s Remembrance Monday ceremony.
The female guard appeared to have fainted from the pavement onto the tarmac in front of shocked crowds at the Cenotaph on Whitehall in London, on November 14.
The unnamed guard, who was standing in front of the barriers in full uniform and the red plume Albert Helm, was photographed on the ground.
An officer of the Household Cavalry is seen falling to his death in advance of the Remembrance Sunday ceremony held at Whitehall, central London’s Cenotaph. This event took place on November 14, before shocked crowds.
Poppies wreaths were placed near the Cenotaph, London to mark Remembrance Sunday.
Crowds gathered on Sunday morning to mark the national two-minute silence to remember all those who have died in conflict
The unnamed guard, who was professionally positioned in front of the barriers by the troops in their full uniform and red plume Albert helmet stood in the way, while the soldiers were photographed on the floor.
The two-minute silence at 11:01 AM caused the soldier to faint. However, the cause of the fall is still unknown.
Another member of Household Calvary glanced down at his guard while the others watched.
One of the people looked helplessly at the soldier in collapse, her hand covering her mouth and shaking her head.
This year saw Remembrance Sunday crowds return to pre-pandemic numbers, however the nation noticed the absence Queen, who was forced to miss the ceremony for the first time in 22 years due to a back injury, Buckingham Palace said.
According to the palace, the monarch of 95 years made Sunday’s decision with great regret and was ‘disappointed’ not being able to attend the event.
Queen Elizabeth planned to attend Sunday’s Remembrance Day service at London’s Cenotaph. It would have marked the first time she had been in public since her last night in hospital.
The Queen’s back injury isn’t related to her doctor’s advice that she rest.
Buckingham Palace stated that the Queen had strained her back and decided to cancel today’s Remembrance Sunday Service at Cenotaph.
Pictured: The royal family was represented by Prince Charles at the Remembrance Sunday ceremony in Whitehall. This year, he laid a wreath for his mother the Queen.
Pictured with the Duke and Duchess Of Cambridge at Remembrance Sunday in London.
“Her Majesty regrets that she won’t be able to attend the service.
The Prince of Wales will lay a wreath on behalf Her Majesty as in past years.
The Cenotaph will host the Royal Highness of His Royal Highness as well as the Duke, Duchess and Duchesss Of Cambridge, the Earl, Countess and Princess Royal of Wessex and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.
Whitehall event had an added poignancy due to the fact that veterans of war and those in military service were back at pre-pandemic levels, as was attendance by onlookers.
Prince of Wales (Prime Minister) and Prime Minister laid wreaths at the National Service of Remembrance’s war memorial.
Boris Johnson appeared sad as he placed a wreath. He said it was a time to come together and remember all those who have given everything to serve our country.
Pictured: People gather in Whitehall ahead of Remembrance Day service at Cenotaph.
As the nation marked Remembrance Sunday, wreaths of poppies where laid at the Cenotaph today in London.
There was no sound other than the rustling leaves or the birdsongs as thousands observed a two-minute silence at 11am to remember all the victims of conflict.
Labour leader Sir Keir starmer stood next to the Prime Minister. Former prime ministers stood behind Johnson with John Major and Tony Blair, Gordon Brown as well as David Cameron, David Cameron, David Cameron, David Cameron, and Theresa May paying their respects.
Also, the Duke of Cambridge and Earl of Wessex laid wreaths on the memorial.
From the balcony of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office buildings, you could see the Duchess and Duchesssssse of Cambridge and Countessssse of Wessex.
Buckingham Palace stated that the Queen had to cancel the Remembrance Service because of a back injury. Photo taken last year
According to reports, the Queen was deeply disappointed that she could not attend the service, which she considers one of her most important engagements. She hopes she can continue with her light official duties next week as she has planned.
The monarch, who served in World War II as a army driver and mechanic, was due to watch the service at the war memorial in central London from the balcony of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office building.
After being ordered by royal doctors to rest just over three months ago, she spent the night in hospital October 20 and underwent preliminary testing. Her attendance was confirmed Thursday by the palace
The palace previously stated that the Queen had insisted on attending the Whitehall annual wreath-laying ceremony.
As a youngster, the monarch is the head of the Armed Forces. He attaches great value to poignant service as well as to remembering those who have died in service.
Although she was a schoolgirl, she entered the Second World War and ended the war in uniform with the Auxiliary Territorial Service as a junior commander.