ASDA driver who fainted in front of a shocked Prince Charles was overwhelmed by ‘the magnitude of the moment’ but is ‘absolutely fine’ after ‘alarming’ fall
- The man, Norman, was chatting with Prince Charles about the coronvirus crisis
- However, the moment ‘became a little too much for him, and he collapsed
- Colleagues have now confirmed he is ‘absolutely fine’ after his shocking fall
An Asda delivery driver who fainted while chatting to a shocked Prince Charles says he collapsed because ‘the magnitude of the moment became a little too much’.
The man, identified as Norman, was seen toppling over as he talked to the prince about getting supplies out to customers cut off by the coronavirus crisis.
He swayed from side to side before staggering backwards and nearly hitting his head on a curb outside the Asda distribution centre in Avonmouth, near Bristol.
Charles instinctively put his arms out to help but was left watching helplessly as Norman fell to the floor.
Colleagues revealed that the driver made a swift recovery and Prince Charles was able to check on him before he and the Duchess of Cornwall continued their royal tour of the West Country.
The Prince of Wales meets Norman outside the Asda Distribution Centre in Bristol
Asda driver Norman was seen toppling over as he talked to the prince about getting supplies out to customers cut off by the coronavirus crisis
An Asda spokesman said: ‘The magnitude of the moment was a little much for one of our colleagues, who briefly fainted.
‘But after taking a few minutes to recover himself he returned to continue his tour and reassure everyone he was absolutely fine.
‘He handled the event like a pro – and we’re grateful to him and all our colleagues for their dedication.’
Dedicated Asda driver Norman has been given time off to recover but colleagues said he was itching to get back in his delivery van.
Workmate Richard Sigward, 74, said: ‘He was immediately attended to by one of the royal aides and he came around quite quickly.
Norman talks with Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, before his alarming fall outside the Asda Distribution Centre
The concerned prince watched the man as members of staff surround him and check him
‘It was a bit alarming to see him go – the occasion may have got to him.
‘Before he left the Prince saw him again and went over to have a word.’
The supermarket giant said it had been overwhelmed by callers offering speedy recovery wishes to Norman.