Elysee Palace honor guard collapses as Slovak President arrives in Paris
Macron and palace staff rushed to help as a guard collapsed during the official welcome, and French media reported a second collapse moments later.
- 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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The reception of Slovak President Peter Pellegrini at the Élysée Palace was overshadowed by a medical incident on Wednesday night. While French host Emmanuel Macron was waiting for the arrival of the guest of state, two members of the Guard of Honour suddenly collapsed.
Radio France Internationale
Two French guards collapse as Macron welcomes Slovak president
As is customary for the arrival of foreign heads of state, the Republican Guards formed an honour guard in full ceremonial dress with sabres for the arrival of Slovak President Peter Pellegrini late Wednesday. One guard can be seen swaying before crashing to the ground, falling against a pillar at the Elysee Palace as his ceremonial sword clattered to the ground. Aides and Macron immediately rushed towards the stricken guard, images from an AFP …
Algemeen Dagblad
bd.nlA striking incident occurred in the courtyard of the Élysée in Paris on Wednesday. Just as Slovak President Peter Pellegrini arrived for a visit to French President Emmanuel Macron, a member of the Republican Guard suddenly collapsed. Shortly afterwards, a second guard also became unwell. The footage shows Macron visibly hesitating about how to react.
It happened during the reception of the President of Slovakia, Peter Pellegrini, during his official visit to France
An unexpected incident occurred at the Elysee Palace in Paris, during the official welcoming ceremony of Slovak President Peter Pellegrini by his counterpart Emmanuel Macron. From the videos circulating, it appears that a man from the guard of honor suddenly collapsed. Macron, along with members of the staff, rushed to the guard to see what had happened. A little later, workers lifted him up and removed him from the scene. After the man left, t…
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