You know there are some questions you just shouldn't ask but really want to...
...I was watching the TV coverage of Trooping the Colour in London yesterday and the commentator made reference to the fact that some of the guardsmen are in position and unable to move for around two and a half hours. Add in preparation time, getting to their posts and then the return journey and that's an absolute age.
So what happens if erm, nature calls?
Seriously? Are they advised not to drink for hours beforehand or something? I'm forever reading that none of us drink enough water and should have two litres a day, etc. Surely it's a bit unhumane to ask these lads to stand in furnace like conditions and clothing and not drink for fear of needing a wee?
Does anyone actually know how these events are managed for those involved?
...I was watching the TV coverage of Trooping the Colour in London yesterday and the commentator made reference to the fact that some of the guardsmen are in position and unable to move for around two and a half hours. Add in preparation time, getting to their posts and then the return journey and that's an absolute age.
So what happens if erm, nature calls?
Seriously? Are they advised not to drink for hours beforehand or something? I'm forever reading that none of us drink enough water and should have two litres a day, etc. Surely it's a bit unhumane to ask these lads to stand in furnace like conditions and clothing and not drink for fear of needing a wee?
Does anyone actually know how these events are managed for those involved?