Soldier faints while on parade for the Queen – showing what he has under his kilt
Three generations of Royals were at the ancient Scottish ceremony today
A KILT wearing soldier fainted in front of the Queen today – to reveal his stripy boxer shorts.
The military man was helped as he collapsed in front of three generations of Royals at a special service in Scotland.
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh took part in the thanksgiving service for the Order of the Thistle at the city's St Giles' Cathedral.
The service recognises those who have held public office or significantly contributed to Scottish life.
It's the highest order in Scotland and the second highest in the UK, preceded only by the Order of the Garter.
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were joined at the event by their daughter the Princess Royal and grandson the Duke of Cambridge.
The event took place as the Queen continues her run of official engagements in Scotland.
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In Scotland a trumpet fanfare marked the start of the event as the four royals, who are members of the order themselves, arrived at the cathedral.
They joined a procession through the cathedral leading to the Thistle Chapel, a small space founded in 1911 for these ceremonies.
All were dressed for the event in the ceremonial mantles of the order.
The party was accompanied by others who hold the honour, including Lord Smith of Kelvin, Lord Steel and Lord Cullen.
They looked on as the service in the full-to-capacity cathedral featured readings, hymns and prayers.
After the ceremony, the Queen was greeted by the Royal Company of Archers - her official bodyguards in Scotland - and musicians from the Royal Regiment of Scotland.
As they departed, onlookers who had crowded into the nearby Royal Mile were rewarded with a glimpse of the royal party.
The Order of the Thistle honours Scottish men and women who have held public office or contributed in a particular way to public life. The date of its foundation is not known.
Earlier this year, the Thistle Chapel reopened to the public after a spate of thefts forced its closure for more than a year.
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