Guardsmen faint as UK temperatures hit 30C for first time this year

At least three troops collapse during military parade in London, as wildfire breaks out in Scottish Highlands

At least three guardsmen fainted in the heat during a military parade as temperatures in the UK hit 30C (86F) for the first time this year, while in the Scottish Highlands people were told to stay inside as firefighters tackled a wildfire.

More than 1,400 soldiers were reviewed by the Prince of Wales, who is honorary colonel of the Welsh guards. The event at Horse Guards Parade in central London on Saturday was a rehearsal for trooping the colour. Afterwards, Prince William tweeted that the troops had done a really good job" in difficult conditions.