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The Queen is continuing to rest following doctors’ orders.
Her Majesty, 96, pulled out of a virtual Privy Council meeting on Wednesday after she had “a full day” on Tuesday, appointing the new U.K. prime minister Liz Truss at Balmoral Castle.
? The Queen received Liz Truss at Balmoral Castle today.
Her Majesty asked her to form a new Administration. Ms. Truss accepted Her Majesty’s offer and was appointed Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury. pic.twitter.com/klRwVvEOyc
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 6, 2022
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Buckingham Palace said in a statement on Thursday: “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 and Prince William are believed to be heading to Balmoral, where the Queen is spending the summer, to be with her.
UPDATE: Prince Charles and Camilla have travelled to Balmoral to be with the Queen. They were staying nearby at Birkhall on the estate
— Chris Ship (@chrisshipitv) September 8, 2022
NEW: Prince William also now travelling to Balmoral after todays announcement on the Queen’s health.
— Chris Ship (@chrisshipitv) September 8, 2022
U.K. PM Truss posted on Twitter following the statement:
The whole country will be deeply concerned by the news from Buckingham Palace this lunchtime.
My thoughts – and the thoughts of people across our United Kingdom – are with Her Majesty The Queen and her family at this time.
— Liz Truss (@trussliz) September 8, 2022
The royal has been struggling with mobility issues for months now amid ongoing health issues. She was ordered by doctors to rest for a couple of weeks last October after spending a night in hospital. She also contracted COVID-19 in February.
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She’s since been forced to miss multiple events but appeared to be in good spirits whenever she did make an appearance.