Elysee Palace honor guard collapses as Slovak President arrives in Paris
Macron and palace staff rushed to help as French media reported a second guard also fainted during the ceremony.
- On Wednesday, a member of the Republican Guard collapsed near French President Emmanuel Macron during the official welcome ceremony for Slovak President Peter Pellegrini at the Palace in Paris.
- HELLO reported that Macron and staff immediately rushed to assist the guard, who was subsequently taken away from the scene after briefly disrupting formal proceedings.
- According to reports, another member of the Republican Guard collapsed moments later, raising concerns; the cause remains unclear with no immediate official confirmation regarding personnel condition.
- The video of the collapse quickly gained momentum on Instagram, sparking reactions from users who speculated the event resembled fainting spells often seen during military Boot Camp.
- CBS News reported the incident, which occurred as Pellegrini visited Paris for an official meeting with Macron; View this post on Instagram for coverage alongside other stories from Canada.
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It is currently unknown why the soldier fainted.
Both guards suffered vasovagal syncope, with no injuries reported, says French article
A drama unfolded in front of the Élysée Palace during a presidential visit.
French President watches in shock as guard suddenly collapses
During Slovak President Peter Pellegrini’s arrival at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Wednesday, November 11, a member of the French honour guard suddenly collapsed. French President Emmanuel Macron and palace staff immediately rushed to assist before the guard was carried away, after which Macron proceeded to greet Pellegrini.
Two members of France's elite Republican Guard were killed almost simultaneously as President Emmanuel Macron met the head of Slovakia at the Elysee Palace, according to television footage and information from a presidential source.
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