Her Majesty the Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral, with doctors concerned for her health. A statement released by Buckingham Palace earlier today stated:
“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.”
Prince Charles and Camilla are both at the Scottish estate with William, the Duke of Cambridge on his way to be with his grandmother. Princes Edward and Andrew and Princess Anne are also at Balmoral. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be travelling to Scotland, a spokesperson for the couple said.
The monarch, 96, had pulled out of a virtual Privy Council on Wednesday, a day after appointing Liz Truss as prime minister at her home in the Scottish highlands.
The events of the last few hours have overtaken what was a major statement by the prime minister on government support for energy bills.
The Queen’s health has been a cause for concern in recent months. She has pulled out of key events due to ongoing mobility issues in recent months, including the Platinum Jubilee Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral and the Queen’s Speech, which was delivered by Charles.
Messages of good health and recovery have poured in from around the world, while BBC One has suspended regular programming and is airing rolling news coverage following the announcement, anchored by Huw Edwards, wearing a black suit and tie.
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In the comment pages, Ben Judah predicts Liz Truss may signal a reset of Britain’s special relationship with the US. While Claire Cohen says new health secretary Thérèse Coffey’s views and voting record on reproductive rights should worry us all.
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