A BBC presenter has apologised after mistakenly announcing that Queen Elizabeth had died. Yalda Hakim said that Buckingham Place had confirmed the 96-year-old monarch's death in a tweet, but quickly apologised for the incorrect statement.
The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral with doctors concerned for her health. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: "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."
Yalda Hakim, host of BBC World News' Impact with Yalda Hakim, said on Twitter : "I tweeted that there had been an announcement about the death of the Queen. This was incorrect, there has been no announcement, and so I have deleted the tweet. I apologise."
Her apology related to her tweet at 3.07pm, where she wrote: "BREAKING: Queen Elizabeth II has died aged 96. Buckingham Palace has announced."
Senior members of the Royal Family have landed at Aberdeen Airport to race to the Queen's bedside at Balmoral Castle following a rare announcement the Queen is under medical supervision by doctors concerned for her health.
The 96-year-old pulled out of a virtual Privy Council on Wednesday, a day after appointing Liz Truss as PM at her home in the Scottish Highlands. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle cancelled their event this evening, with Harry travelling to Scotland. Meghan has chosen to stay in London.
Prince William was spotted arriving at Balmoral with his uncles, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward. Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, has not joined her husband at the Royal estate, staying at home after picking up her children from school.
Well-wishers from around the world have expressed concern and hopes for a speedy recovery as many royal fans are beginning to gather outside the gates of Balmoral and other royal homes amid concern for the Queen.
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