The former head of the army is in hospital after he collapsed and fell from his horse following the Trooping the Colour ceremony.
Dramatic images show medics scrambling to help Field Marshal Lord Guthrie of Craigiebank after his fall outside Buckingham Palace on Saturday.
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His condition is currently unknown.
The 79-year-old was seen lying on the ground outside the palace moments after the fall near the Victoria Memorial.
An Army spokesman said: Field Marshal The Lord Guthrie, Colonel The Life Guards, fell from his horse during the parade.
He received prompt medical attention and is now being cared for in hospital. We wish him a speedy recovery.
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Former SAS commander Lord Guthrie was head of the British Army until 1997 and then chief of the defence staff until 2001.
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Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson tweeted: Everyone at the Ministry of Defence also sends their best wishes to Field Marshal Lord Guthrie on a speedy recovery.
RAF veteran John Nichol tweeted: Hearing Field Marshal Lord Guthrie was thrown from his horse earlier. Really hope all is OK – a nicer General Officer you could not hope to meet. Wishing you well sir.
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