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The Queen’s doctors ”concerned for her health”

The Queen is resting at Balmoral where her medical team are ”concerned for her health”.

In a short statement, Buckingham Palace said that Her Majesty was comfortable but that her doctors have ”recommended she remain under medical supervision.”

The Queen, 96, was last seen two days ago when she appointed Liz Truss as the new UK Prime Minister.

In the past months, she has experienced mobility issues.

The full statement, issued just after noon on September 8th 2022, reads ”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.”

It’s understood that the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge are now on their way to Balmoral.

About author

Lydia Starbuck is Jubilee and Associate Editor at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra. Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024. June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.