Ex-forces chief injured in fall from his horse

A former head of the armed forces is in hospital after falling from his horse following the Trooping the Colour ceremony.

Field Marshal Lord Guthrie of Craigiebank received “prompt” medical attention and is in hospital, an Army spokesman said yesterday.

The 79-year-old could be seen lying on the ground and surrounded by police after the fall near the Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace on Saturday.

An Army spokesman said: “Field Marshal The Lord Guthrie, Colonel The Life Guards, fell from his horse during the parade.

“He received prompt medical attention and is now being cared for in hospital. We 0 Lord Guthrie of Craigiebank is being treated in hospital wish him a speedy recovery.” Former SAS commander Lord Guthrie was head of the British Army until 1997 and then chief of the defence staff until 2001.

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson tweeted: “Everyone at the Ministry of Defence @Defencehq also sends their best wishes.”