The Queen due to pull out of another major event in latest health setback
The Queen due to pull out of another major event as fans fear over her latest health setback
The Queen is due to pull out of a major upcoming sporting event following her latest health setback.
- The Queen is due to pull out of attending the Commonwealth Games due to her ongoing 'episodic mobility problems'.
- Her Majesty rested for part of the Platinum Jubilee weekend and she is due to miss even more events this summer.
- This royal news comes as Meghan Markle and Prince Harry release gorgeous photo of Lilibet Diana but fans are torn.
The Queen is expected to pull out of this summer's Commonwealth Games due to her latest health setback.
Her Majesty, who celebrates her Platinum Jubilee year, won't be attending the opening ceremony in Birmingham next month due to her increasing frailty.
Instead, it's understood that Prince Charles will stand in for the Queen and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are likely to attend on several days - with the possibility of even taking their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
The Queen, who is patron of the Commonwealth Games Federation has only missed a handful of events in her 70 years on the throne and this latest health blow comes after she missed the Epsom Derby at the weekend. But she did made a surprise appearance at the Platinum Jubilee Pageant finale.
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It's understood that other royals including Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex and Princess Anne will be in attendance.
In October last year the Queen launched the Commonwealth Games baton relay at Buckingham Palace in which she placed a special secret message inside the baton which will be read out when the Games are underway.
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In recent weeks the Queen has struggled with her mobility, using a new walking stick, and also a buggy to attend Chelsea Flower Show.
In its 22nd year, the Commonwealth Games launch on July 28th and during this time Her Majesty is expected to be on her annual summer break in Balmoral, where it was reported that she had a wheelchair friendly lift installed.
The journey from Scotland to Birmingham would be considered too taxing for her at the moment.
According to Mail Online, Buckingham Palace declined to comment. Sources said the engagement was 'still in the Queen's diary', adding: 'Decisions on events are taken closer to the time.'
But fans have already started to speculate that the Queen may be seen less.
One fan wrote, "I think the balcony scene at the end of the platinum Jubilee is the last time we will see her in a public role."
Another fan agreed, "I don't think we will see her in any public events anymore. She managed the70th, we may see occasional glimpses but that will be all"
And a third fan added, "The Queen has more than fulfilled her duties during the course of her life and has done an admirable job. She needs to step back, rest up and let her son take the reins."
Selina is a Senior Family Writer for GoodtoKnow and has more than 16 years years of experience. She specialises in royal family news, including the latest activities of Prince George, Charlotte, Louis, Archie and Lilibet. She also covers the latest government, health and charity advice for families. Selina graduated from the University of Sheffield in 2006 with a degree in Journalism, and gained her NCTJ and NCE qualifications. During her career, she’s also written for Woman, Woman's Own, Woman&Home, and Woman's Weekly as well as Heat magazine, Bang Showbiz - and the Scunthorpe Telegraph. When she's not covering family news, you can find her exploring new countryside walking routes, catching up with friends over good food, or making memories (including award-winning scarecrows!)
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