According to the MailOnline, earlier today, one of the Queen's page boys dramatically collapsed in the middle of her speech to MPs and peers. Witnesses described hearing a 'loud thud' as a young member of the procession fell to the floor to the right of the throne. Prince Charles and Camilla looked on with concern as footmen rushed to the boy's aid, before apparently carrying him out of the Lords chamber.
The boys who carry out the role are known as pages of honour. They carried the Queen's train as she arrived in the Lords and performed the same role as she left, remaining in the chamber throughout the event.
Around eight minutes and 53 seconds into the Queen's Speech, there was a disturbance behind Lord Hill, the leader of the Lords. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, who were sat nearest to the boy, appeared to be among the first to notice what had happened.
Other footmen then carried the boy out of the chamber. The three remaining page boys assisted the Queen as she left the Lords after she completed the speech. The incident occurred as the Queen told those assembled that the Government will work towards a 'comprehensive nuclear agreement with Iran'. She continued reading the speech without appearing to break her stride.
Today Her Majesty set out Government plans to make Britain the best place in the world to start a business, get a job and raise a family.
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