Queen Elizabeth II Under Medical Supervision; Royal Family Travel To Balmoral as Doctors Express Concern For 96-Year Old Monarch's Health

Buckingham Palace said on Thursday that Queen Elizabeth II has been placed under medical care as doctors are "concerned for Her Majesty's health."

The news comes a day after the 96-year-old monarch, who officially asked Liz Truss to take over as prime minister on Tuesday, called off a virtual meeting of her Privy Council because she needed to rest, according to AP News.

"Following further evaluation this morning, The Queen's doctors are concerned for Her Majesty's health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision,″ a palace spokesperson said, speaking on condition of anonymity in line with customary policy.

According to a palace spokesperson, who spoke on condition of anonymity in line with customary policy: "Following further evaluation this morning, The Queen's doctors are concerned for her health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision."

The Queen is still at Balmoral and doing well, the source claimed.

Royal Family Assembles at Balmoral

Prince Charles and Camilla are with The Queen at Balmoral Castle, Her Majesty's summer retreat, while Prince William, the oldest son of Charles, is on his way.

This year, Elizabeth celebrated seven decades as monarch. In recent months, Elizabeth has increasingly delegated tasks to Charles and other royal family members due to her mobility issues.

Truss posted on Twitter: "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."

At its meeting on Wednesday, the Privy Council, the monarch's top advisers, was scheduled to formally swear in Truss and her new Cabinet members. The assembly will take place at a later time.

Senior members of the Royal Family will soon be joined by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in Balmoral, where physicians are monitoring the Queen due to their concerns.

Prince Harry and Meghan, who are on a short European vacation, will go to Scotland, their spokesperson said, per The Telegraph.

The Duke of Cambridge and all of the Queen's children have already arrived in Balmoral or are en route there.

The Prince of Wales, who came in a helicopter, and Princess Royal are already with The Queen. The Earl of Wessex, the Duke of Cambridge, and the Duke of York are flying to the north.

Before departing for California, the Sussexes were scheduled to attend the WellChild awards in London today evening.

Historic Reign

According to Fox News, Queen Elizabeth II surpassed the rule of her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, in 2015 and has since continued to exceed that mark. She has now governed for 70 years, making her the second-longest reigning monarch in history, after only French King Louis XIV's 72-year reign.

When her father, King George VI, passed away in 1952, she ascended to the throne at the age of 25.
In recent months, Elizabeth has increasingly delegated tasks to Charles and other royal family members due to her mobility issues.

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