Queen Elizabeth has a close shave with a ceremonial sword during Thatcher's Funeral

[Meatpie]

Queen Elizabeth who celebrates her 87th birthday on Sunday, displayed impressive reflexes as she narrowly escaped a collision with a ceremonial sword today during Thatcher's Funeral in London.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...r-swings-sword-dangerously-close-monarch.html

 

[KiltedSoldier]

The Lord Mayor is a ceremonial civilian appointment - probably never had any sword drill training