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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
National
Matthew Dresch

Frail Queen 'pulls out' of iconic event as Charles set to take her place

The Queen is set to miss the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham due to her increasing frailty, with Prince Charles expected to replace her, it is reported.

It comes after the 96-year-old monarch pulled out of several events in recent months, including her Platinum Jubilee thanksgiving service.

Charles is set to stand in for his mum, who is head of the Commonwealth, at the opening ceremony of the competition in Birmingham on July 28.

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