A man has fainted in front of shocked onlookers in Westminster Hall in London, while he was guarding Queen Elizabeth's coffin as it lay in state.
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The Queen's coffin is being guarded around the clock as thousands of people line up to pay their respects to the monarch.
The vigil was briefly interrupted when the guard began swaying and then suddenly fell from the podium.
While other guards remained stoic and in place, police officers rushed to help the man who remained lying on the floor of the hall.
The guard was nearing the end of his shift and had been standing in place for around an hour.
He swayed for around 15 minutes and then collapsed.
It comes as thousands of mourners continue to line up in a queue snaking around the centre of London to pay their respects to the Queen.
No information has been provided by The Royal Family or Westminster Hall about the condition of the guard.
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Supervising producer of the national video team. Former features and weekender writer for The Daily Advertiser. Now based in the NSW Hunter region. Small, quiet, and a student of the Julie Bishop School Of Staring. Usually dressed in something colourful, always snacking on something homemade. Friend to most mothers and all dogs. Got stories? Get in touch. emma.horn@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Supervising producer of the national video team. Former features and weekender writer for The Daily Advertiser. Now based in the NSW Hunter region. Small, quiet, and a student of the Julie Bishop School Of Staring. Usually dressed in something colourful, always snacking on something homemade. Friend to most mothers and all dogs. Got stories? Get in touch. emma.horn@austcommunitymedia.com.au
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Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
