Queen’s diary ‘under consideration’ as 95-year-old monarch ‘acknowledges the weaknesses of long life are overtaking her’: Her Majesty will still attend public events but appearances will be ‘significantly reduced’ following a string of recent health concerns
- Sources say the monarch is not ill and remains committed to his public duties.
- The Queen and Royal Aides admitted she was being overtaken by ‘weaknesses’
- But her appearances at public events will be significantly reduced.
The Queen’s diary is “under review” and it is unlikely she will ever again take on any major public events such as investments.
Sources emphasize that the 95-year-old monarchy is not sick and is “more devoted than ever to its public duties.”
But it is believed that senior royal aides, as well as the Queen herself, have resigned themselves to the fact that “the weaknesses that accompany a long life” are finally overtaking her.
She will still attend public events where possible, but her appearances will be significantly reduced. This means that standing on your feet during the public investment hour is out of the question and will instead be held by the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge and the Princess Royal.
Sources emphasize that the 95-year-old monarchy is not sick and is “more devoted than ever to its public duties.” Pictured: The Queen at a Commonwealth Day celebration in March 2021.
A source told the Daily Mail: “The Queen is still as alert, capable and interested as ever, but physically she is no longer as strong as she used to be, which is understandable for a woman of her age.”
Buckingham Palace declined to comment. However, a royal source said: “The royal family understands the important role that investment plays in recognizing merit and celebrating people’s contributions to society, and there was a real drive to catch up on the lost time caused by the Covid restrictions.
“The Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal and the Duke of Cambridge are leading the process. It is easy to assume that they will continue in this vein, but I do not rule out that Her Majesty will make a small or one-time investment.”
The news comes after the elderly monarch was forced to withdraw from today’s Commonwealth Day service.
On Friday, Buckingham Palace, which had still insisted earlier this week that she “hoped” to be there, announced that she had asked the Prince of Wales to represent her at Westminster Abbey.
It is clear that the Queen, who has suffered from a series of debilitating health problems since last fall and is increasingly using a cane, is extremely “remorseful” about the decision. It would be her first public performance since last October.
Buckingham Palace said it hopes to attend three important events in March – the annual diplomatic reception that was canceled due to the war in Ukraine, a Commonwealth Day service and a Thanksgiving service for her late husband at Westminster Abbey in March. 29.
The Mail understands that the Queen, who also contracted Covid last month, remains determined to attend the Duke of Edinburgh’s service and may even be “tuning” in public so she can.
The Mail understands that the Queen, who also contracted Covid last month, remains determined to attend the Duke of Edinburgh’s service and may even be “tuning” in public so she can. Pictured: The Queen and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on March 7.
The hourly public investment has ended and will instead be held by the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge and the Princess Royal. Pictured: Prince Charles and the Duke of Cambridge
Last Monday, she met Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at Windsor Castle in what was her first face-to-face meeting since recovering from Covid.
Both Mr. Trudeau and other sources have said she is in good health and does not walk with a cane. Another source who saw her at Sandringham last month confirmed that she appeared to be “sharp, attentive and walked relatively freely.” But insiders admit that, like any woman in her old age, the Queen has “good days and less good days, as you’d expect.”
It was alleged yesterday that she had not been able to walk her dogs at Windsor for the past six months, although sources stressed that she had been absent from the estate.
And The Mail on Sunday reported that courtiers were concerned enough to discuss whether she would be mobile enough to attend Philip’s memorial. This will inevitably call into question how long the Queen will be able to take part in the June celebrations dedicated to her platinum anniversary.
And The Mail on Sunday reported that courtiers were concerned enough to discuss whether she would be mobile enough to attend Philip’s memorial. This will inevitably call into question how long the Queen will be able to take part in the June celebrations dedicated to her platinum anniversary (file image)