Bizarre moment TWO guards collapse beside Emmanuel Macron as he welcomes Slovak president to Elysee Palace

Two French ceremonial guards collapsed while Emmanuel Macron was welcoming Slovak President Peter Pellegrini at the Élysée Palace. Footage shows one guard fall and strike his head against a pillar; Macron and others rushed to help, while a second guard was later seen being supported by several men.

The guards’ condition and the reason they collapsed were not reported. The incident drew concern online, and prolonged standing in heavy ceremonial uniforms with locked knees can contribute to fainting. Macron and Pellegrini were meeting to discuss bilateral ties and European policy, including energy security, Ukraine, nuclear cooperation and children’s online safety.