On Thursday afternoon, the British royal family announced that Queen Elizabeth, 96’s doctors were concerned about her health.
The queen had to cancel a meeting with her advisers on Wednesday – following advice from her doctor that she needed to rest. The Queen is currently at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
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Children gather
The Queen’s son, Prince Charles, 73, is said to have landed at Balmoral by helicopter, according to reports Telegraph. His wife Camilla also traveled with the prince to Balmoral.
The prince and his wife were already in Scotland, in their country house in Birkhall, when they were told to come to Balmoral. The rural area of Birkhall is just a 20-minute drive from Balmoral Castle.
The BBC reports that Prince Charles is already at his place and with the Queen.
According to Reuters, all of Queen Elizabeth’s children are now at their mother’s side, or on their way to Balmoral Castle. In total, Queen Elizabeth has four children: Prince Charles, Prince Andrew, Princess Anne and Prince Edward.
Prince William has also traveled to Balmoral Castle to be present at the Queen’s side. According to the BBC, his wife, Duchess Kate, will remain in Windsor outside London. Thursday is the first day of school for Kate and William’s two children, Princess Charlotte and Prince George.
According to celebrity magazines Hello! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are in the UK on Thursday. The couple lives in the US but are in Europe to attend several charity events this week. Sky News reported that after news of the Queen’s health came, they had also set a course for Balmoral Castle.
– Very concerned
Britain’s new Prime Minister, Liz Truss, wrote on Twitter that all Britons are thinking of the Queen.
– The whole country was very worried after hearing the news from Buckingham Palace, Truss wrote and continued:
– My thoughts – and the thoughts of those across the UK – are with Her Majesty The Queen and her family at this time, Truss wrote.
The Speaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle congratulated the Queen, and said during a meeting in the House of Commons that the Queen was on their mind.
Greetings from Scotland and Wales
Heads of state in Wales and Scotland will also send their greetings to the Queen on Thursday.
– Everyone is worried about the incoming reports about the Queen’s health. “Right now, my thoughts are with the Queen and the Royal Family,” said First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon.
– I’m concerned about the news coming from Buckingham Palace. “I greet His Majesty and his family on behalf of the Welsh people,” said First Minister of Wales.
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