Police and military personnel collapse while guarding Queen's funeral route

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and sceptre, as it leaves Westminster Abbey. Photograph: PA

THE challenging job of guarding the Queen’s funeral procession faced by thousands of police officers and military personnel took its toll on Monday, with a number collapsing on duty.

Three military personnel had to be assisted by colleagues after appearing to get into difficulty by Wellington Arch shortly before 2pm.