London: 95 years old from Britain Queen Elizabeth She spent a night in hospital for the first time in years in what royal officials termed a ‘preliminary investigation’ but was back in good spirits and work at her Windsor Castle home on Thursday.
The world’s oldest and longest-reigning monarch on Wednesday canceled an official visit to Northern Ireland. The palace said the queen had been told to rest by her medical staff, and that her illness was unrelated. COVID-19.
“After a few days of medical advice, the Queen attended hospital on Wednesday afternoon for some preliminary examination, returned to Windsor Castle at lunch today and remains in good spirits,” the palace said in a statement on Thursday. ”
A royal source said the Queen had stayed at the King Edward VII Hospital in central London for practical reasons and that her medical team had taken a cautious approach.
Elizabeth, who is queen of 15 other territories including Australia, Canada and New Zealand, returned to her desk for work on Thursday afternoon and was performing some light duties, the source said.
He had spent Tuesday night hosting a drink reception in Windsor for billionaire business leaders like Bill Gates, after Prime Minister Boris Johnson called a green investment conference ahead of the COP26 climate summit.
The queen then appeared to be in good health, smiling happily as she met the guests.
The head of state, who celebrates 70 years on the throne next year, is known for her strong health. The last time she is believed to have spent a night in the hospital was in 2013 when she was suffering from symptoms of gastroenteritis.
He had a successful surgery in 2018 to treat a cataract of one eye and in 2003 he also had a knee operation. However, royal officials in general shy away from discussing health issues, saying that medical matters are private.
earlier this year, Prince PhilipHer 99-year-old husband of more than seven decades passed away at Windsor Castle.
But this has not deterred him from carrying out his official engagements, although his age has meant that he has delegated more duties to his son and heir prince charles, and to other members of the royal family.
Earlier this month, he was seen using a stick for support in public for the first time, apart from a knee operation.
turbulent times
Her long reign has seen some turbulent times and the past few years have been particularly difficult for her family and personally for Elizabeth.
She has not only lost her husband, whom she describes as her “strength and stay”, but her second son. Prince Andrew She has had to leave royal duties over her relationship with the late American financier Jeffrey Epstein and allegations of sex crimes.
His grandson Prince Harry and his American wife Meghan also took a break from royal duties and moved to Los Angeles, from where he made some prickly attacks on Buckingham Palace.
Despite setbacks, polls show that Elizabeth, who ascended the throne in 1952 when Britain was shedding her royal power, remains popular and highly regarded in Britain, a symbol of stability for generations.
Her calm and uncompromising devotion to Queen’s duty even in old age earned her widespread respect, even from Republicans eager to dismantle the institution.
Her next major engagement is at the end of the month when she is due to welcome world leaders at the opening of the United Nations Climate Change Summit in Glasgow.
The world’s oldest and longest-reigning monarch on Wednesday canceled an official visit to Northern Ireland. The palace said the queen had been told to rest by her medical staff, and that her illness was unrelated. COVID-19.
“After a few days of medical advice, the Queen attended hospital on Wednesday afternoon for some preliminary examination, returned to Windsor Castle at lunch today and remains in good spirits,” the palace said in a statement on Thursday. ”
A royal source said the Queen had stayed at the King Edward VII Hospital in central London for practical reasons and that her medical team had taken a cautious approach.
Elizabeth, who is queen of 15 other territories including Australia, Canada and New Zealand, returned to her desk for work on Thursday afternoon and was performing some light duties, the source said.
He had spent Tuesday night hosting a drink reception in Windsor for billionaire business leaders like Bill Gates, after Prime Minister Boris Johnson called a green investment conference ahead of the COP26 climate summit.
The queen then appeared to be in good health, smiling happily as she met the guests.
The head of state, who celebrates 70 years on the throne next year, is known for her strong health. The last time she is believed to have spent a night in the hospital was in 2013 when she was suffering from symptoms of gastroenteritis.
He had a successful surgery in 2018 to treat a cataract of one eye and in 2003 he also had a knee operation. However, royal officials in general shy away from discussing health issues, saying that medical matters are private.
earlier this year, Prince PhilipHer 99-year-old husband of more than seven decades passed away at Windsor Castle.
But this has not deterred him from carrying out his official engagements, although his age has meant that he has delegated more duties to his son and heir prince charles, and to other members of the royal family.
Earlier this month, he was seen using a stick for support in public for the first time, apart from a knee operation.
turbulent times
Her long reign has seen some turbulent times and the past few years have been particularly difficult for her family and personally for Elizabeth.
She has not only lost her husband, whom she describes as her “strength and stay”, but her second son. Prince Andrew She has had to leave royal duties over her relationship with the late American financier Jeffrey Epstein and allegations of sex crimes.
His grandson Prince Harry and his American wife Meghan also took a break from royal duties and moved to Los Angeles, from where he made some prickly attacks on Buckingham Palace.
Despite setbacks, polls show that Elizabeth, who ascended the throne in 1952 when Britain was shedding her royal power, remains popular and highly regarded in Britain, a symbol of stability for generations.
Her calm and uncompromising devotion to Queen’s duty even in old age earned her widespread respect, even from Republicans eager to dismantle the institution.
Her next major engagement is at the end of the month when she is due to welcome world leaders at the opening of the United Nations Climate Change Summit in Glasgow.
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