Royal Guard collapses from The Unknown Cause at the Queens coffin viewing
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This can happen from standing lock-kneeded. But I assume they are trained in that.
I've seen this happen in formations for the past 20 years in the military and we're trained for it. Just because you're trained, doesn't mean you always remember your training.
The guard who collapsed is part of a ceremonial unit from Scotland called the Royal Company of Archers whose members are mostly over 70-years-old. They've been rotating in 20-minute shifts during the vigil but I can imagine how challenging it is for folks at that age to stand straight and motionless for long periods of time.