The monarch had been placed under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle after doctors were “concerned” for her health.
The monarch had been placed under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle, her summer residence in Scotland, after doctors were "concerned" for her health, according to a statement shared by Buckingham Palace.Members of the royal family had rushed to be at her side after her health took a turn for the worst, including her 73-year-old son Prince Charles, who now automatically becomes king.
FILE - Queen Elizabeth celebrates the start of the Platinum Jubilee during a reception in the Ballroom of Sandringham House on Feb. 5, 2022, in King's Lynn, England. The announcement by the palace came a day after the queen canceled a virtual meeting of her Privy Council when doctors advised her to rest following a full day of events on Tuesday, when she formally asked"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 earlier Thursday. "The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral.
The queen’s death came just three months after people across Britain paused over a long holiday weekend to celebrate her 70 years on the throne.
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