Buckingham Palace has been updated with a statement about Queen Elizabeth’s health problems, saying the 96-year-old monarch will not attend the opening of Parliament on Tuesday.
“The queen continues to have episodic mobility problems and, in consultation with doctors, has reluctantly decided not to attend the opening of the state parliament tomorrow,” the palace said in a statement on Monday.
At the request of Her Majesty and with the agreement of the competent authorities, the Prince of Wales will read the Queen’s speech on behalf of Her Majesty, in which the Duke of Cambridge also participates.
In the surprising 70 years of her rule, this is only the third time the queen has skipped the ceremony.
The queen’s decision to worship at the state opening has been followed by several cancellations – including the royal family’s Easter traditions, Remembrance Day, and upcoming parties in the gardens of Buckingham Palace – in recent months. due to his poor health and mobility.
He was taken to hospital in October and forced to rest for two weeks, which the palace only revealed.
A few months later, she tested positive for COVID-19, shortly after Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall also tested positive for Camilla. The palace said at the time that the queen had only “mild cold -like symptoms” and was expected to “continue with light activities”.
The Queen revealed more about her coronavirus symptoms when she almost witnessed the opening of the Queen Elizabeth ward at the Royal London Hospital.
“It leaves someone super tired and exhausted, right?” He said in April. “It’s a terrible pandemic. It’s not a good result.”
Queen Elizabeth has a busy schedule next month as the royal family and benefactors prepare for her Platinum Jubilee. Prince Harry and Megan Markle confirmed last week that they will be attending with their two children Archie and Lily.
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