The day the Queen was shot at during 1981 birthday parade.
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The day the Queen was shot at during 1981 birthday parade.
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Six blank shots fired toward Queen Elizabeth during the 1981 Trooping the Colour Parade
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Six blank shots fired toward Queen Elizabeth during the 1981 Trooping the Colour Parade
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King Charles and Duke of Kent recall the 1981 Trooping the Colour shooting incident
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King Charles and Duke of Kent recall the 1981 Trooping the Colour shooting incident
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A royally close call... #royalfamily #queenelizabeth
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A royally close call... #royalfamily #queenelizabeth
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On June 13, 1981, during the Trooping the Colour parade in London, Queen Elizabeth II was riding her horse Burmese when a 17-year-old named Marcus Sarjeant fired six blank shots at her. Despite the sudden noise and panic, the Queen stayed remarkably calm. Though Burmese was startled, she quickly brought the horse under control—riding sidesaddle the entire time—and continued the procession without interruption. Her composure under pressure became one of the most iconic displays of royal poise in
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On June 13, 1981, during the Trooping the Colour parade in London, Queen Elizabeth II was riding her horse Burmese when a 17-year-old named Marcus Sarjeant fired six blank shots at her. Despite the sudden noise and panic, the Queen stayed remarkably calm. Though Burmese was startled, she quickly brought the horse under control—riding sidesaddle the entire time—and continued the procession without interruption. Her composure under pressure became one of the most iconic displays of royal poise in
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London.Path on Instagram: "On 13 June 1981, during Trooping the Colour in London, Queen Elizabeth II came under attack when a 17-year-old fired six blank shots in her direction. She didn’t flinch. She kept control of her horse, Burmese, and the parade continued. A moment that became a lasting symbol of composure under pressure. #QueenElizabethII #BritishHistory #TroopingTheColour #RoyalHistory #HistoricMoments"
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London.Path on Instagram: "On 13 June 1981, during Trooping the Colour in London, Queen Elizabeth II came under attack when a 17-year-old fired six blank shots in her direction. She didn’t flinch. She kept control of her horse, Burmese, and the parade continued. A moment that became a lasting symbol of composure under pressure. #QueenElizabethII #BritishHistory #TroopingTheColour #RoyalHistory #HistoricMoments"
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@historicalmedias on Instagram: "On June 13, 1981, Queen Elizabeth II faced one of the most shocking security breaches of her reign during the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony in London! As she rode her horse, Burmese, down The Mall, 17-year-old Marcus Sarjeant stepped forward from the crowd and fired six blank shots from a replica revolver—just 15 feet away. Despite the deafening noise and sudden panic, the Queen remained calm and in control, skillfully steadying her startled horse as police
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@historicalmedias on Instagram: "On June 13, 1981, Queen Elizabeth II faced one of the most shocking security breaches of her reign during the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony in London! As she rode her horse, Burmese, down The Mall, 17-year-old Marcus Sarjeant stepped forward from the crowd and fired six blank shots from a replica revolver—just 15 feet away. Despite the deafening noise and sudden panic, the Queen remained calm and in control, skillfully steadying her startled horse as police
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On June 13, 1981, Queen Elizabeth II faced one of the most shocking security breaches of her reign during the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony in London! As she rode her horse, Burmese, down The Mall, 17-year-old Marcus Sarjeant stepped forward from the crowd and fired six blank shots from a replica revolver—just 15 feet away. Despite the deafening noise and sudden panic, the Queen remained calm and in control, skillfully steadying her startled horse as police swiftly tackled and arrested Sar
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"June 13th, 1981… a day the world watched as Lady Diana made her first Trooping the Colour. #fyp #fblifestyle | Wild Lens Historic
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Unfazed by blank shots fired during the Trooping the Colour, the late Queen remained perfectly still
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The Princess of Wales’ Trooping the Colour outfits through the years | #yahooaustralia
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King Charles leads family onto Buckingham Palace balcony at Trooping the Colour | #yahooaustralia
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The Queen Stayed Calm While Shots Rang Out
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Squadron Society on Instagram: "On June 13, 1981, during the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony, Queen Elizabeth II was the target of a startling attack while riding her horse, Burmese, down The Mall. The Incident: 17-year-old Marcus Sarjeant fired six blank shots from a starting pistol as the Queen rode past. The Queen's Reaction: Although her horse was momentarily startled, the Queen quickly regained control and continued the procession calmly. The Motive: Sarjeant sought notoriety and claime
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