Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have cancelled an appearance at a charity event to be by the Queen Elizabeth’s side due to her declining health prior to her death. Only Prince Harry headed to Balmoral where Queen Elizabeth lay dying while Meghan Markle remained in London.
The Queen Is Under Medical Supervisions At Balmoral
Just after midday, Buckingham Palace shared a rare update on the Queen’s heath. The Queen is currently under medical supervision at Balmoral Palace spokesperson shared: “Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision.
Duke And Duchess Of Sussex, Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Cancel Event Appearance As They Rush To Be By The Queen’s Side
The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral.” The Queen’s grandson, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle were due to attend the WellChild Awards ceremony in London this evening, but they cancelled the engagement despite the ongoing tensions with their royal family to her. A spokesperson for the couple announced: “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be travelling to Scotland.”
Prince Charles and Camilla are reportedly at the Queen’s side, and Prince William, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and Sophie are probably with her already. An RAF plane reportedly landed in Aberdeen just before 4pm. The plane was reportedly carrying the Duke of Cambridge, the Duke of York and the Earl and Countess of Wessex. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly traveling to see the Queen separately.
This news is coming after the Queen had a busy day on Tuesday, appointing Liz Truss as Prime Minister at Balmoral after former Prime Minister, Boris Johnson tendered his resignation. The monarch postponed a virtual Privy Council meeting on Wednesday after being advised by royal doctors to take some rest.
Newly appointed prime minister, Ms Truss was updated on the Queen’s health as she unveiled her plan to tackle the energy crisis to MPs in the Commons today. Ms Truss said, “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.” The Queen has ongoing mobility issues and has been using a walking stick. She the Braemar Gathering highland games last weekend, which she attends every year.
Buckingham Palace is yet to comment on the Queen’s health. However, well wishers are sending her their love and support via social media. The Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Reverend Justin Welby tweeted: “My prayers, and the prayers of people across the @churchofengland and the nation, are with Her Majesty The Queen today. “May God’s presence strengthen and comfort Her Majesty, her family, and those who are caring for her at Balmoral.”
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer also took to social media to write: “Along with the rest of the country, I am deeply worried by the news from Buckingham Palace this afternoon. “My thoughts are with Her Majesty the Queen and her family at this time, and I join everyone across the United Kingdom in hoping for her recovery.”
