Panic Over Queen Elizabeth II’s Health
Doctors worry over the state of health of Queen Elizabeth II Health Thursday’s announcement by Buckingham Palace that her doctors were “concerned” about her health and advised that she remain under medical monitoring caused Queen Elizabeth II to experience an increase in anxiety. Since last October, the 96-year-old Head of State, who is also the longest-reigning monarch in British history, has struggled with health issues that make it difficult for her to walk and stand. She declined to attend a scheduled meeting with her top political advisers on Wednesday after being advised to take a break. She hosted audiences at her Balmoral estate in the Scottish Highlands the day before, welcoming outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson and appointing Liz Truss as his replacement. The Queen’s doctors are worried about her health and have advised that she stay under medical observation, according to a statement released by Buckingham Palace this morning. Thursday’s announcement by Buckingham Palace that her doctors were “concerned” about her health and advised that she remain under medical monitoring caused Queen Elizabeth II to experience an increase in anxiety. The palace continued, “The Queen is happy and at Balmoral.” The palace’s announcement regarding the queen’s health is extremely unusual and comes after she appeared visibly frailer recently and repeatedly canceled public appearances. She started using a stick to help her walk, and earlier this year at the Chelsea Flower Show, she was spotted visiting the grounds in a motorized buggy. She was hospitalized in February for a COVID-19 infection, which she later said had left her “exhausted.” AFP