The Queen is continuing to rest following doctors’ orders.
Her Majesty, 96, pulled out of a virtual Privy Council meeting on Wednesday after she had “a full day” on Tuesday, appointing the new U.K. prime minister Liz Truss at Balmoral Castle.
🤝 The Queen received Liz Truss at Balmoral Castle today.
Her Majesty asked her to form a new Administration. Ms. Truss accepted Her Majesty's offer and was appointed Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury. pic.twitter.com/klRwVvEOyc
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 6, 2022
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Buckingham Palace said in a statement on Thursday: “Following further evaluation this morning, The Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision.
“The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral.”
Prince Charles and Camilla and Prince William are heading to Balmoral, where the Queen is spending the summer, to be with her.
UPDATE: Prince Charles and Camilla have travelled to Balmoral to be with the Queen. They were staying nearby at Birkhall on the estate
— Chris Ship (@chrisshipitv) September 8, 2022
NEW: Prince William also now travelling to Balmoral after todays announcement on the Queen’s health.
— Chris Ship (@chrisshipitv) September 8, 2022
Princess Anne, who was thought to have already been in Scotland carrying out various engagements, is also now with her mother.
🚨 Princess Anne was already in Scotland carrying out various engagements, and a spokesman confirmed she is at Balmoral with her familyhttps://t.co/xTZXggO10H pic.twitter.com/rbkmGCINZa
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) September 8, 2022
It was previously reported that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who were supposed to be attending the WellChild Awards in London on Thursday night, were also heading to Balmoral Castle, but the Independent has since reported that Meghan has stayed in London and may join Harry at a later date.
Pictures of William, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex stepping off an RAF plane at Aberdeen airport surfaced on social media on Thursday afternoon.
NEW: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge has just stepped off the RAF plane at Aberdeen airport. It flew from RAF Northolt. He was followed onto the tarmac by Sophie Wessex, Prince Edward, and Prince Andrew. pic.twitter.com/YsPYhVexqa
— Chris Ship (@chrisshipitv) September 8, 2022
They’ve since been pictured arriving at Balmoral Castle in a black Range Rover, driven by William.
U.K. PM Truss posted on Twitter following the statement’s release:
The whole country will be deeply concerned by the news from Buckingham Palace this lunchtime.
My thoughts – and the thoughts of people across our United Kingdom – are with Her Majesty The Queen and her family at this time.
— Liz Truss (@trussliz) September 8, 2022
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau added:
My thoughts, and the thoughts of Canadians across the country, are with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at this time. We’re wishing her well, and sending our best to the Royal Family.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) September 8, 2022
The royal has been struggling with mobility issues for months now amid ongoing health issues. She was ordered by doctors to rest for a couple of weeks last October after spending a night in hospital. She also contracted COVID-19 in February.
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She’s since been forced to miss multiple events but appeared to be in good spirits whenever she did make an appearance.
