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international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

"NATO Reinforcements and UK Troops Bolster Kosovo Mission as EU Considers Sanctions on Serbia"

The first contingent of 200 British soldiers has arrived in Kosovo to reinforce NATO's peacekeeping mission following a violent attack on Kosovo Police and increased tensions in the region. The deployment is based on a request by NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe and aims to ensure a safe and secure environment in Kosovo. The Romanian government has also announced the deployment of 100 additional troops to bolster the NATO mission.

via NATO HQ|

#british-soldiers #international-relations #kosovo

military2 years ago•1 min saved

Prince William Leads Military Parade Despite Troops Fainting from Heat

Several British soldiers fainted during the Colonel's Review military parade in London as temperatures hit 30 C (86 F). The event was a rehearsal for Trooping the Colour, an annual military parade held each June to mark the monarch's official birthday. Prince William, who is honorary Colonel of the Welsh Guards, reviewed more than 1,400 soldiers of the Household Division and the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery.

via HuffPost|

#british-soldiers #heat-exhaustion #military

world-news2 years ago•1 min saved

Heatwave causes soldiers to faint during Prince William's ceremony.

Several British soldiers fainted during the Colonel's Review parade, where more than 1,400 soldiers of the Household Division and the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery were reviewed by Prince William. The soldiers were wearing woolen tunics and bearskin hats in 30°C (86°F) heat. The event was a rehearsal for Trooping the Colour, an annual military parade held each June to mark the monarch's official birthday.

via The Times of Israel|

#british-soldiers #heat-exhaustion #military-parade

world2 years ago•2 min saved

Soldiers Collapse During King's Birthday Parade Rehearsal in Scorching Heat.

Three British soldiers fainted from the heat during a parade rehearsal led by Prince William for King Charles' birthday parade. The event was a practice for the grand birthday parade of his father, King Charles, scheduled for Saturday, June 17. The Welsh Guards have been bestowed with the privilege of Trooping the Colour at this year’s parade, and their flag will be ceremoniously presented to the King. The event consisted of over 1,500 soldiers and 300 horses, representing the Household Division of Welsh, Scottish, Irish, Grenadier and Coldstream Guards.

via New York Daily News|

#british-soldiers #king-charles #military-parade

world2 years ago•1 min saved

Heat Exhaustion Strikes British Guards During King's Birthday Parade Rehearsal

Several British soldiers, including at least three guardsmen, fainted during a rehearsal for King Charles' upcoming birthday parade due to the unusually hot weather in London. The rehearsal, known as the Colonel's Review, was overseen by Prince William and involved over 1,400 soldiers. The Trooping the Colour parade has marked the British monarch's birthday for over 260 years and will occur this year on June 17. It is rumored that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not be attending this year's parade.

via New York Post |

#british-soldiers #heat-exhaustion #king-charles

military2 years ago•1 min saved

Soldiers Faint During Prince William's Military Parade Inspection

Multiple British soldiers fainted during the Colonel's Review military parade in London due to the heat, while Prince William, honorary Colonel of the Welsh Guards, looked on. The event was a rehearsal for Trooping the Colour, an annual military parade held each June to mark the monarch's official birthday. Last year, a soldier also collapsed while watching over the coffin of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

via Insider|

#british-soldiers #colonels-review #heat-exhaustion

world2 years ago•1 min saved

Heatwave causes fainting spells during military parade review.

Several British guardsmen fainted during the Colonel's Review military parade in London as temperatures hit 86 degrees Fahrenheit. The parade was a rehearsal for Trooping the Colour, an annual military parade held each June to mark the monarch's official birthday. Prince William, who is honorary Colonel of the Welsh Guards, reviewed more than 1,400 soldiers of the Household Division and the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery.

via CBS News|

#british-soldiers #heat-exhaustion #military-parade

military2 years ago•0 min saved

Prince William's Military Parade Causes Troops to Faint from Heat

Several British soldiers fainted during the Colonel's Review military parade in London, where more than 1,400 soldiers were reviewed by Prince William, who is honorary Colonel of the Welsh Guards. The event was a rehearsal for Trooping the Colour, an annual military parade held each June to mark the monarch’s official birthday. The soldiers were wearing woolen tunics and bearskin hats in temperatures of up to 30 C (86 F).

via Indiatimes.com|

#british-soldiers #heat-exhaustion #military

military2 years ago•1 min saved

Prince William's Military Parade Causes Troops to Faint in Heatwave

Several British soldiers fainted during the Colonel's Review military parade in London as they turned out in woolen tunics and bearskin hats to salute Prince William. The temperature in London was due to hit 30 C (86 F). The event was a rehearsal for Trooping the Colour, an annual military parade held each June to mark the monarch's official birthday.

via ABC News|

#british-soldiers #heat-exhaustion #military