A tourist fainted after being bitten by one of the King’s Guard’s horses while posing for a photo.
Footage on YouTube shows a crowd of tourists waiting to take one of the iconic photos outside the Household Cavalry Museum in London.
In the video, the horse appears alarmed by the number of people and can be seen attempting to nip anyone who gets too close.
One woman, standing directly underneath a sign warning that the horses may kick or bite, got too close for comfort and was subsequently bitten by the disturbed horse.
Another video then shows the tourist falling to the ground after initially screaming and running towards her friends. A member of the group inspected the wound while another used a cotton bud to treat the mark.
The King’s Guard can also be seen using his sword to signal to the cameraman before saying, “Can you go and get the police officer?”
Despite the warning sign, some tourists still tried to pet and stroke the horse.
This is not the first time a tourist has been bitten by one of the King’s Guard’s horses.
In May, a horse bit a tourist after she tried to place her hand on it while taking a photo. The horse turned its head towards the woman and bit down.
The King’s Guard have a regimented schedule and are often not allowed to talk to the public but may shout if someone gets too close. They are also banned from using the toilet during their two-hour shifts and can march through anyone who is in their way.
