LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II's closest family rushed to Scotland on Thursday (Sep 8), after doctors placed the 96-year-old monarch under medical supervision, prompting concern from British political and religious leaders.
Britain's longest-reigning sovereign and the world's oldest monarch has been dogged by health problems since last October that have left her struggling to walk and stand.
"Following further evaluation this morning, The Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision," Buckingham Palace said in a statement.
"The queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral."
Her children - eldest son and heir to the throne Prince Charles, 73, Princess Anne, 72, Prince Andrew, 62, and Prince Edward, 58, were either already at or quickly headed to her Scottish home Balmoral Castle after the announcement.
They were joined by Charles's elder son Prince William plus his younger son Prince Harry, who has been on a rare visit to Britain after abandoning royal life to move to the United States.
British press later reported that Harry's wife Meghan was not travelling to Balmoral with him and would remain in London.
Such a family gathering, outside of holiday events such as Christmas or Easter or major public events, is extremely rare.
The palace statement about the queen's health is also highly unusual.
"The palace does not issue bulletins on the queen's health unless it's significant," royal commentator and author Robert Hardman told the BBC.
Last October, Elizabeth spent a night in hospital and she has been forced to cut back on her public engagements since then. On Wednesday, she cancelled a virtual meeting with senior ministers after being advised to rest by her doctors.
The previous day, she had been pictured appointing Liz Truss as the country's new prime minister at Balmoral, the 15th prime minister of her record-breaking reign.
A palace source played down speculation that the monarch had suffered a fall.
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2022-09-08 11:55:00Z
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