Shortly before fainting, the guard had briefly moved away from the funeral dais before resuming his place during a change of duty. However, a few seconds later and back in front of the catafalque, he felt unwell and suddenly fell to the ground, in front of a dumbfounded audience. Live coverage was momentarily paused until police intervened to assist the individual.
According Hello Magazine, another person felt ill during this service: Lady Gabriella Windsor. During the event, the royal’s husband, Thomas Kingston, asked for help, while her mother, Princess Michael of Kent seemed concerned, as did Sophie Winkleman and her husband Lord Frederick Windsor. Lady Gabriella Windsor is the second child and only daughter of Prince Michael of Kent, first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II.
The state funeral of Charles III’s mother is scheduled for Monday, September 19. Many personalities from around the world are expected around the king and his family, such as US President Joe Biden. A procession to carry the coffin to Westminster Abbey ahead of the ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. The Queen will then be buried privately in King George VI’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, an annex to the Main Chapel. The coffin of her husband Prince Philip who died last year will be moved there to be by his side.