Soldier falls from horse at Trooping the Colour celebrations for Queen’s birthday

A SOLDIER fell off his horse during Trooping the Colour to celebrate the Queen’s official birthday today. The unidentified rider hit the ground while London’s Horse Guard Parade was performing in front of the monarch in Whitehall. Medics rushed to his side and carried him off on a stretcher in front of worried onlookers. It’s […]

A SOLDIER fell off his horse during Trooping the Colour to celebrate the Queen’s official birthday today.

The unidentified rider hit the ground while London’s Horse Guard Parade was performing in front of the monarch in Whitehall.

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Medics rushed to his side and carried him off on a stretcher in front of worried onlookers.

It’s not yet clear how serious his injuries were.

The dramatic fall comes a year after Britain’s most senior military officer fell from his horse during the same parade for the Queen’s official birthday.

Field Marshal Lord Guthrie crashed down on to the tarmac of the Mall just behind the carriage carrying the Queen.

He was taken to hospital by ambulance for further treatment.

The Ministry of Defence has been contacted for comment.

Today’s Trooping the Colour is the first public appearance Meghan Markle has made since the birth of her son, Archie.

The Duke of Sussex left her newborn at home while she attended the ceremony.

Meghan joined other members of the royal family this morning in carriages leaving Buckingham Palace for the event this morning.

They are expected to appear on the balcony of the palace later today.

Meghan’s presence alongside Kate today comes amid rumours of a rift between the princesses.

News of Meghan’s appearance also comes after The Sun exclusively revealed her wedding pictures with Harry were leaked on Instagram after their photographer was hacked.

Trooping the Colour sees 1,400 soldiers, 400 musicians and 200 horses parade to celebrate the Queen’s official birthday.

Her Majesty’s 93rd birthday was actually in April, but the official birthday parade is celebrated on the second Saturday of June every year.

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