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FRI, 13 NOV · 80 ITEMS
The Australian, Reuters, Anadolu Agency + 6 more · Society
9 outletsFraming varies: Right-leaning outlets (e.g., New York Post, Daily Mail) used dramatic language like 'bizarre' and 'shock', while centre sources (Reuters, France 24) reported more factually; there was also disagreement on whether one or two guards collapsed.
During the ceremonial arrival of Slovak President Peter Pellegrini at the Élysée Palace in Paris on November 11, 2026, a member of the French collapsed while standing at attention. The incident, captured on video, occurred as President Emmanuel Macron was greeting his Slovak counterpart. Some reports indicate that two guards collapsed, likely due to prolonged standing or heat, though no serious injuries were reported. The event was widely covered by international media and circulated on social media.
The claim is well-supported by multiple credible news outlets (Reuters, AFP, France 24, Al Jazeera) and video evidence from the scene. The primary source is the event itself, witnessed by journalists and recorded on camera. The consistency across many sources and the availability of video make the report highly reliable, despite the aggregated/secondary provenance tier.
The event occurred on November 11, 2026, and was reported immediately; it is genuinely new.