Trooping the Colour 2018: Field Marshall Lord Guthrie, 79, rushed to hospital after being thrown from horse

Lord Guthrie is surrounded by police officers as paramedics after his fall
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Field Marshall Lord Guthrie was thrown from his horse after this year's Trooping the Colour celebrations.

The 79-year-old, who is the former head of the armed forces, was rushed to the hospital after the incident.

He could be seen lying on the ground and surrounded by police officers after the fall which took place near the Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace.

Pictures show Lord Guthrie on the ground, as officers rush to his aid while another officer leads his horse away.

Lord Guthrie as he fell off his horse in front of Buckingham Palace
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The Ministry of Defence confirmed he was “receiving medical attention”.

He was treated initially by paramedics at the scene, on The Mall.

Queen Elizabeth II walks with Lord Guthrie, former Chief of Defence Staff, at Horse Guards Parade in 2017
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Former SAS commander Lord Guthrie, full name Charles Ronald Llewelyn Guthrie, was head of the British Army until 1997 and then chief of defence staff until 2001.

Air Force veteran John Nichol was one of a number of well-wishers on social media.

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He wrote: "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."

Journalist Pádraig Belton described Lord Guthrie as a "consummate gent" as he wrote he was "so sorry" to see that he had fallen from his horse.

The Queen appeared alone for the celebration of her official birthday as she rode down the Mall to watch the military display at Horse Guard's Parade following Prince Philip's retirement from official duties.

Newlyweds Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were cheered by crowds as they appeared in a procession of carriages on a sunny Saturday morning.

The Duchess of Cambridge and Duchess of Cornwall, travelling together in a coach, led the carriage procession, while Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, the Countess of Wessex and her daughter Lady Louise also rode together.

The royals later waved to spectators from a balcony at Buckingham Palace as military planes flew overhead.

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