Two French guards collapse as Macron welcomes Slovak president
Summary
Two French Republican Guard members fainted during a ceremony at the Elysee Palace as President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Slovak President Peter Pellegrini. A French presidential source said both were quickly treated and were fine.Key Facts
- The incident occurred late Wednesday outside the Elysee Palace in Paris.
- The guards were part of the ceremonial honour guard for Pellegrini’s arrival.
- Televised images showed one guard sway and fall against a pillar, dropping his ceremonial sword.
- The newspaper Le Parisien reported that a second guard collapsed off camera.
- A presidential source said both guards suffered fainting attacks and were swiftly attended to.
- The Republican Guard is part of the French gendarmerie and often stands for long periods in heavy ceremonial clothing.
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