The Queen is reportedly "resting" a lot more following a "change" in her mobility as royal family members visit the monarch at Balmoral.
Her Majesty was last seen publicly on July 21 when she arrived at Aberdeen airport as part of her annual summer holiday to Balmoral, where she traditionally stays between July and October.
She is said to be "carefully considering" if she is fit enough to attend the Braemar Gathering, which will take place next week for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic.
Despite her mobility issues, the Queen has been thrilled by visits from her family including "lots of great-grandchildren" spending time with her.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are believed to have visited Her Majesty last week.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex and their children Lady Louise and Viscount James are also believed to have spent time up in Scotland.
Prince Andrew and Prince Charles have also visited their mother this summer.
A source told the Daily Mail that the Queen's mobility has taken "a change in the past few weeks".
The source added: "The Queen’s condition is not what you would call ideal, but then Her Majesty is 96 after all."
Prince Charles is said to be making regular morning visits to the Queen at Balmoral amid her mobility struggles.
Royal experts say the visits are a sign the prince is concerned about the welfare of his mother and her ongoing struggle - with Her Majesty being seen for the first time using a walking stick in public earlier this year.
It was revealed earlier this week that the Queen would not make the 1,000 mile trip to London to appoint a new Prime Minister next month - with the new PM instead travelling to Scotland.
It would be a significant change from tradition and be a historic first if Mr Johnson hands over the reins to his successor in the dubbed kissing of the hands ceremony outside of London.
When a new leader is elected, it is traditional for them to have a private meeting with the Queen in Buckingham Palace, known as the audience.
Talks are expected to take place this week to decide where the Queen will meet her 15th Prime Minister.
The Queen, however, remains hopeful of making the nine-mile trip to Braemar to attend the competition as part of a royal tradition, which was started by Queen Victoria in 1848.
