Elysee Palace honor guard collapses as Slovak President arrives in Paris
Macron and palace staff rushed to help as the honor guard collapsed, and French media reported a second fainting incident.
- 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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In the absence of a statement on the health of the uniformed, the medical circumstances of the fainting remain without formal clarification so far.
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lrytas.ltTwo members of the French Republican Guard collapsed almost simultaneously during a ceremony outside the Elysee Palace. The unusual incident occurred Wednesday evening as French President Emmanuel Macron met with Slovak President Peter Pellegrini.
Two members of the Republican Guard plummeted on the stairs of the Elysée Palace during the welcoming ceremony to Slovak President Peter Pellegrini on Wednesday, November 11, a few steps from Emmanuel Macron
While French President Emmanuel Macron was preparing to receive Slovak President Peter Pellegrini in front of the Élysée Palace on Wednesday, two French soldiers fainted among the members of the honor guard.
Emmanuel Macron is waiting for his Slovak visit before the Élysée Palace, when two members of the Republican Guard suddenly collapse one after the other. France's president responds.
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