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

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Source: ABC News
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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.

Topics:top-newsmilitary#british-soldiers#heat-exhaustion#military#military-parade#prince-william#trooping-the-colour
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  1. Troops feel the heat, and several faint, as Prince William reviews military parade  ABC News
  2. Prince William Leads Trooping The Colour Rehearsals Ahead of King's Birthday Parade  The Royal Family Channel
  3. Prince William Leads Trooping the Colour Rehearsal in Colonel's Review  PEOPLE
  4. Trooping the Colour heatwave horror leads at least three soldiers to faint on spot  Express
  5. Soldiers faint in scorching London heat as Prince William inspects troops  The Telegraph

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