On November 11, 2026, two French presidential guards collapsed during a ceremony at the Élysée Palace in Paris, France. The incident occurred as President Emmanuel Macron was welcoming Slovakian President Peter Pellegrini, who was visiting France for a working trip. According to footage broadcast on Slovakian television, one of the guards began to sway and lost his balance before falling to the ground. This happened while Macron was standing nearby, and he quickly approached the guard to assist him.
The first guard's collapse was sudden and unexpected, and Macron was seen trying to help him along with others present. Despite the unexpected incident, Macron continued with the ceremony, greeting Pellegrini, who had arrived at the Élysée Palace. However, just as the two leaders were about to proceed with their meeting, the second guard also collapsed. Although the second guard was not clearly visible in the footage, the sound of his sword falling to the ground was audible.
The sudden collapses of the two guards caused a brief interruption in the ceremony. Macron was seen turning around, appearing surprised and concerned by the incidents. The Élysée Palace staff quickly responded to assist the guards. At the time the news was reported on the evening of November 11, 2026, no detailed information had been released about the cause of the guards' collapses.
The incident was widely reported on social media, with many people expressing shock and concern about the sudden collapses of the guards during a formal ceremony. Footage of the incident spread rapidly online, with many users speculating about the possible causes of the guards' collapses. The Élysée Palace had not released an update on the condition of the guards at the time of reporting.
Slovakian President Peter Pellegrini was in France for a working visit, during which he participated in discussions and events related to the Paris Peace Forum. The visit aimed to strengthen relations and cooperation between Slovakia and France. The ceremony at the Élysée Palace was part of the standard protocol for welcoming visiting heads of state.
The Paris Peace Forum is an annual event that brings together leaders and experts to discuss global security and peace issues. Pellegrini's visit to France was seen as an opportunity to enhance cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the areas of security and defense. The incident involving the guards did not appear to disrupt the overall program of Pellegrini's visit.
The French authorities have not released further information about the incident or the condition of the two guards. The Élysée Palace has not commented on the cause of the collapses or the current status of the guards' health. The incident remains a subject of interest and speculation, with many people seeking more information about what happened during the ceremony at the Élysée Palace.
Key points
- The incident involving the two French presidential guards has raised questions about the possible causes of their sudden collapses during a formal ceremony.
- The Élysée Palace has not released detailed information about the incident or the current condition of the guards.
- The incident occurred during a visit by Slovakian President Peter Pellegrini, who was in France for a working trip and to participate in the Paris Peace Forum.
