In September, the queen missed the “beloved” Braemar Highland Games, held in Scotland near Balmoral Castle, because of mobility issues.

The queen missed a 'beloved' event near Balmoral Castle last week Other senior royals also stood by her side. Queen Elizabeth did make a surprise appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on Sunday. She also missed the Platinum Party on Saturday. Paul’s Cathedral on Friday and did not attended a Derby horse race at Epsom Downs that Saturday. The queen attended the Trooping the Color parade, but because of 'some discomfort,' she missed a thanksgiving service at St. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince George of Cambridge stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace following the Platinum Pageant on Jin London, England. The Platinum Jubilee was full of events celebrating Queen Elizabeth's 70 years on the throne, but the monarch was not present at all of those activities. The queen missed some Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June The event is beloved by the queen and features several of her own horses. Queen Elizabeth returned to the public eye on May 13, when she attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show. That absence was just the third time in 70 years that the monarch did not attend the opening of Parliament. In April, she missed Easter celebrations, and in May, she did not attend the ceremonial opening of Parliament due to 'mobility issues.' Queen Elizabeth was rarely seen in the spring of 2022īetween late March and mid-May 2022, the queen did not attend any public events. She later missed a Commonwealth Day service in mid-March. She experienced 'mild cold-like symptoms' and continued light duties at Windsor Castle during this time, Buckingham Palace said.Īt the time, she did cancel some virtual meetings before resuming online audiences in early March 2022. Queen Elizabeth was diagnosed with the coronavirus in late February. “Once you get to 95, it’s not quite as easy as it used to be,” he said, joking, “It’s bad enough at 73.” The queen contracted COVID-19 in February 2022

A few days later, Charles, Prince of Wales, told Sky News that his mother was doing 'all right.' She was “deeply disappointed to miss the engagement which she regards as one of the most significant engagements of the year,” a source told TODAY at the time. Shortly after her October cancellation, Queen Elizabeth missed a Remembrance Sunday event in London because of a back sprain. A back sprain in November 2021 caused her to miss a major event The monarch's schedule was also lightened. “The doctors have advised that Her Majesty can continue to undertake light, desk-based duties during this time, including some virtual Audiences, but not to undertake any official visits,” said a statement from Buckingham Palace.ĭuring that time, doctors advised the queen that she should cut out her evening nightcap, a signature cocktail that she has consumed for decades. Doctors then recommended she rest for two more weeks and only undertake minor responsibilities. Later that month, Queen Elizabeth was advised by doctors not to attend a climate summit in Scotland due to health concerns. This was her first known health issue since 2017. At the time, few details were announced, but Buckingham Palace said the monarch had 'reluctantly accepted' medical advice recommending she take some time off. Late in October 2021, the queen canceled a scheduled trip to Northern Ireland and was briefly hospitalized. 2021 and told to make 'lifestyle changes' Leading up to her death, the queen's health had been under close scrutiny, especially as the monarch experienced a bout of COVID-19 and dealt with 'episodic mobility issues,' as the palace has called it.

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