A police officer went down while on duty for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral on Monday.
A ceremony honoring the late royal occurred Sept. 19 at Westminster Abbey in London.
The officer fainted during the services and had to be carried away on a stretcher.
He collapsed before the funeral procession strolled down the Mall, and he fell by Parliament Square.
A police officer was taken away on a stretcher after collapsing on the day of Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral on Monday. REUTERSHis current state is unknown, however, his condition does not seem to be dire, the Mirror reported.
The event occurred just as guards were starting to change positions, and he looked to be swaying before falling moments later.
Before medics arrived, two police officers sped over to help him up.
On Sept. 14, a royal guard who was standing by the monarch’s coffin while she was lying in state at Westminster Hall, also fell while on duty.
A viral clip showed the man — who was wearing a black uniform and holding a staff — stumbled from his position on the raised platform (called a catafalque), where the monarch’s coffin was displayed.
The policeman was aided by his fellow officers after he collapsed. AFP via Getty ImagesHe was quickly aided by medics and brought to his feet.
The queen’s funeral service took place today, over 10 days after her death on Sept. 8.
Dignitaries, politicians from around the world, as well as many members of the royal family paid tribute to her long reign and life today.
Aside from members of the royal family, the people present included: British Prime Minister Liz Truss, US President Joe Biden and his wife Jill, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and over 500 more world leaders.
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