September 8, 2022
5:26 pm
Queen Elizabeth dies – tributes from around the world
Queen Elizabeth has died aged 96
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Prince Harry travelling to Scotland alone
The latest from Balmoral – The Queens health update – Watch Live
Prince Harry travelling to Scotland
Prince Harry is on his way to Balmoral. Despite earlier reports that his wife Meghan was travelling with him, its now been confirmed he’s making his way to Balmoral alone.
Meghan Markle will remain in England, as will Kate. It’s believed both duchesses are in Windsor.
The latest from Balmoral – The Queens health update is a serious concern. As onlookers gather in Balmoral.
If you’re just joining us, here’s a reminder of where things stand amid concerns over the Queen’s health.
Just after 12.30 this afternoon, Buckingham Palace issued a statement saying the Queen’s doctors were concerned about her health, recommending she remained under medical supervision.
The significance of the Queen’s family travelling to Balmoral is hugely concerning and the Nation braces itself for the worst possible news.
The Queens health update
The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, a statement from Buckingham Palace says
Her doctors are concerned for her health, but say the 96-year-old monarch “remains comfortable”
All of the Queen’s four children and Prince William are now in Scotland to be with her
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are on their way to be with the Queen – he is currently in the UK for various events. Follow us live on Twitter & watch Live on YouTube for live videos and updates.
The latest from Balmoral
Fears for Queen’s health as Palace announces she’s under medical supervision
The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral castle after doctors became concerned for her health, Buckingham Palace has said.
A Palace spokesperson 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.”
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall have travelled to Balmoral as well as Prince William.
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle told MPs: “I know I speak on behalf of the entire House when I say that we send our best wishes to Her Majesty the Queen and that she and the royal family are in our thoughts and prayers at this moment.”
Prime minister Liz Truss added, “the whole country will be deeply concerned by the news from Buckingham Palace this lunchtime.”
“My thoughts – and the thoughts of people across our United Kingdom – are with Her Majesty The Queen and her family at this time.”
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said: “Along with the rest of the country, I am deeply worried by the news from Buckingham Palace this afternoon. My thoughts are with Her Majesty the Queen and her family at this time, and I join everyone across the United Kingdom in hoping for her recovery.”
