Bizarre moment TWO guards collapse beside Emmanuel Macron as he welcomes Slovak president to Elysee Palace
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Video footage shows a guard staggering, lowering his sword and then collapsing, hitting his head against the pillar behind him.
Published: 09:39 GMT, 12 November 2026 | Updated: 18:13 GMT, 12 November 2026
This is the bizarre moment two guards collapsed beside French President Emmanuel Macron as he was welcoming the president of Slovakia to the Elysee Palace.
Video footage shows a guard staggering, lowering his sword and then collapsing, hitting his head against the pillar behind him.
Mr Macron and several others immediately rush towards him before security guards carry him away.
Just seconds later, a sword is heard clattering to the ground off camera, prompting a startled reaction from Mr Macron as someone asks: 'What the hell is going on?'
Another guard is then seen staggering away while being supported by several men.
The French President then greets Slovak leader Peter Pellegrini before entering the residence.
The condition of the guards or the reason for their collapse remain unknown.
Video footage shows the guard (seen on the right) staggering, lowering his sword and then collapsing, hitting his head against the pillar
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