LONDON, June 4 (UPI) -- While addressing Parliament in the House of Lords on Tuesday, one of Queen Elizabeth's page boys fainted on the dais, causing a thud that prompted Princes Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall to reach out their arms to the boy.
The child's collapse occurred during the Queen's 10 minute speech, directly after she stated that Britain "will work towards a comprehensive nuclear agreement with Iran."
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Four boys entered with the Queen but only three left. The House of Lords confirmed the boy, who was carried out of the chamber, was fine.
The page boys are considered "pages of honor" and were there to assist the Queen by holding up the train of her gown during her entrance and exit from Parliament.
