Queen news – live: Elizabeth II under medical supervision as doctors concerned for health
The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral after doctors became concerned for her health, Buckingham Palace has announced.
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have travelled to Balmoral, while the Duke of Cambridge is also on his way.
The monarch, 96, pulled out of a virtual Privy Council on Wednesday, a day after appointing Liz Truss as PM at her home in the Scottish Highlands.
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.”
The Queen‘s close family including the Prince of Wales have been informed, with the latest announcement escalating fears for the monarch’s health.