The Queen ’s traditional welcome to Balmoral Castle has been cancelled, sparking fresh health fears for the 96-year-old sovereign.
The monarch will instead attend a private occasion in the gardens of the castle, with no photographers or reporters invited. It is the first time in decades, with the exception of the pandemic, that Her Majesty will not be there to greet well-wishers at the gates to mark the start of her annual holiday.
A source told The Mirror : “The traditional welcome to Balmoral is normally cemented in the Queen’s calendar and something Her Majesty really enjoys, being able to greet locals who travel to see her. It’s a bitter disappointment the ceremony will not take place in its traditional form.”
