Moment soldier is seen on the ground after ‘fainting’ at Cenotaph Remembrance Sunday service
THIS is the shocking moment a solider dropped to the ground at the Cenotaph during the Remembrance Sunday service.
It is suspected the King’s Guard member fell to the floor after fainting before those standing beside him hurried to help.
The suspected medial episode came as a poppy wreath was being laid at the Cenotaph to pay respects during the Remembrance service this morning.
A similar incident occurred during the same memorial day in 2021, after a Household Cavalry trooper fell face down on the ground.
Meanwhile, an army cadet at a service by Manchester’s Cenotaph in St Peter’s Square, is also understood to have fainted today.
The concerned crowd looked on as the soldier lost his balance and fellow cadets rushed to pick him up.
It came after the King, 74, marched into the solemn service with his son by his side.
The monarch laid a poppy wreath at the foot of the Cenotaph in a calm and respectful service – a stark contrast from the violent outbreaks seen across the capital yesterday.
Kate and Wills also shared a touching note to war heroes today as the Prince of Wales placed a message which read “In memory of all those who sacrificed so much” which was translated into Welsh as an honourable nod to his title.
The Princess of Wales stood alongside Queen Camilla and watched as the monarch led an emotional two-minute silence to pay respects to those who died for our freedoms.
Kate looked emotional as she held back tears at the touching service.
The Royal mum-of-three also paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II, wearing her pair of pearl and diamond leaf earrings.
Meanwhile, crowds of proud onlookers clapped as 10,000 veterans and 800 armed forces, made their way through the streets.
The procession travelled from Downing Street to the Horse Guards Parade as wreaths of poppies were taken inside.
And, The Massed Bands and Pipers stood tall as they and thousands of others gathered to honour those who lost their life in the war.
King Charles’ cousin, the Duke of Kent, had to “reluctantly” stay at home today after “episodic mobility issues”.
Sources say Prince Edward, 88, had no choice but to decide not to attend the Sunday service.
The Cenotaph, which means ‘the empty tomb’, was first unveiled in 1920.
It was created as a memorial to those who died and the families who suffered as a result during the First World War.