Piers Morgan has admitted he is growing more concerned for the Queen's well-being after the monarch pulled out of the State Opening of Parliament.
The decision marks the first time on almost 60 years the 96-year-old won't be at the ceremony after it was confirmed on Monday she is suffering from "episodic mobility problems".
The announcement means her son Prince Charles, 73, will deliver the speech on her behalf.
And following the news, Piers, 57, took to Twitter to share his concerns.
He retweeted a post from former ITV colleague Chris Ship which explained the news.
It read: "The Queen continues to experience episodic mobility problems and in consultation with her doctors has reluctantly decided that she will not attend the State Opening of Parliament.
“At Her Majesty’s request, and with the agreement of the relevant authorities, The Prince of Wales will read the Queen’s speech on Her Majesty’s behalf, with The Duke of Cambridge also in attendance.
"The Queen has issued new Letters Patent to delegate to Counsellors of State the Royal function of State Opening of Parliament.
“It means this year – for the first time – Prince Charles and Prince William (as Counsellors of State) will open this session of Parliament."
Captioning his retweet, Piers wrote: "This is not good. Getting more and more concerned about the Queen’s health."
Earlier in the night, the former Good Morning Britain presenter explained the news to viewers of his new TalkTV show.
He said: "Incredibly, the last time she missed this ceremony was in 1963. She hasn’t missed it in my lifetime. And she’s only ever missed it twice in her 70-year reign – both times due to pregnancy.
"We know the Queen struggled increasingly with her health, including a bout of Covid in February.
"But I’m sure I speak for all of us when I say I sincerely wish her the very speediest of recoveries, particularly with the Platinum Jubilee celebrations coming up fast."
The State Opening of Parliament is an annual event which marks the start of the parliamentary year.
The Queen's speech helps to outline the agenda of the government and which laws are to be introduced.
Prince William will join his dad to open parliament in place of the Queen.
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