Fainting of the guard: Scots guardsman wilts in heat at a final rehearsal for next weekend's Trooping The Colour

It was the perfect day for basking on the beach or in a park.



But yesterday clearly wasn’t ideal for standing perfectly still while wearing a 2lb bearskin hat – as this unfortunate Scots Guardsman found when he fainted at a final rehearsal for next weekend’s Trooping The Colour.



A member of the Scots Guards faints during the Colonel's Review, on Horse Guards Parade, Westminster

Even Prince Philip was looking a touch hot and bothered as temperatures in London hit 80F (27C).



Tradition dictates that guards are not allowed to move their heads or eyes while on parade, so the soldiers were unable even to acknowledge their fallen comrade’s plight.



The MoD said the guard had recovered fully.



The Duke of Edinburgh arrives to inspect the Guards regiments







