QUESTIONS have been raised as to how the Queen is doing after she missed several public engagements.
However on September 6, 2022, she was pictured greeting new Prime Minister Liz Truss. Here’s what we know about her health status.
How is The Queen doing?
Buckingham Palace released a statement on September 8, 2022 to say The Queen was under ‘medical supervision’ at Balmoral.
The statement said: “Following further evaluation this morning, The Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision.
“The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral.”
It comes after The Queen cancelled a number of scheduled appearances, including attending the Highland Games on September 3, 2022.
Prince Charles was spotted with his wife Camilla at the enjoying the event in Scotland, while the Queen remained at her estate in Balmoral.
This is the first time the 96-year-old monarch has missed the event in her 70-year reign.
A royal source said: “The decision has been made for The Queen’s comfort.”
Queen Elizabeth II is facing mobility issues and is having to pull out of important events
She didn’t appear at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in July and August, with Charles and Camilla attending the Opening Ceremony and Princess Anne, Prince Edward, Prince William, Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte enjoying events throughout the fortnight.
In June 2022, Her Majesty missed several planned events for her Platinum Jubilee but was seen enjoying the flypast from the balcony at Buckingham Palace.
Ongoing mobility issues have meant the Queen has started using a walking stick more often and pulled out of several important events.
It has been reported that those close to Her Majesty are having to become increasingly mindful of her needs to ensure they are able to tailor her dairy so she is able to fulfil her royal duties.
What health issues has the Queen had?
The Queen isn’t known to have any major medical health conditions and has only occasionally pulled out of engagements due to illness throughout her reign.
However, the Monarch has been forced to sit out major engagements during 2022 due to mobility issues affecting her back, knees, and hips.
In October 2021, HOAR revealed that the Queen spent a night in hospital for tests after cancelling a two-day visit to Northern Ireland.
She then sat out appearances including the COP26 summit in Glasgow on medical advice.
In November 2021, she missed a wreath-laying ceremony at the Cenotaph after a back sprain.
The Queen has been using a walking stick and needed her son Prince Andrew to help her into Westminster Abbey in April 2022.
She was attending a thanksgiving ceremony for her late husband Prince Philip.
She also had a Covid-related health scare in February 2022, when she tested positive for the virus, but only experienced “mild cold-like symptoms”.
In May 2022, the Queen missed the State Opening of Parliament for the first time in 59 years.
In a statement, the Palace said: “The Queen continues to experience episodic mobility problems, and in consultation with her doctors has reluctantly decided that she will not attend the State Opening of Parliament tomorrow.”
Where is the Queen today?
The Queen is at her estate in Balmoral, Scotland.
She met new prime minister Liz Truss on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.
This historic audience, known as kissing hands, traditionally takes place at Buckingham Palace.
However, due to an “episodic mobility issue” the 96-year-old monarch remains in Balmoral.
Some reports have suggested the decision was made to prevent any last-minute changes if the Queen’s mobility issues worsened nearer the time.