THE 95-YEAR-OLD MONARCH SAID SOMETHING CONCERNING DURING A RECENT MEETING.
Ever since Queen Elizabeth was hospitalized in October 2021, concerns about her health condition have risen. Since her hospitalization, there have been events canceled, as well as photos that show the Queen using a cane. And now, a new video shows the 95-year-old monarch saying something worrisome during a meeting at Windsor Castle.
While Elizabeth didn't elaborate on what she meant in the video, she seemed to be in good spirits, and a palace source has spoken out about what might have been happening to her. Read on to know the latest about the Queen's health.
On Wednesday, February 16, Queen Elizabeth met with outgoing Defense Services Secretary Rear Admiral James McLeod and incoming Defense Services Secretary Major General Alden Miller, as reported in a tweet from the Royal Family account.
In a video of the meeting, when the Queen is asked how she is doing, she says, "Well, as you can see, I can't move," pointing to her feet and cane. She then takes a few small steps to shake hands with the Defense Service secretaries.
The trio talk about the queen celebrating her 70th year on the throne and her dog, Candy, who the men say growled at them. "Oh, did she? She usually doesn't growl," replied the Queen.
A palace source spoke about the Queen's health.
As reported by Reuters, a "palace source" said the Queen was feeling a bit stiff, but was not unwell or injured. Additionally, a source told Reuters the Queen had no symptoms of COVID-19 following the diagnosis of her son Prince Charles, which was made public on 10 February, but the situation was being monitored .
Queen Elizabeth stood with a cane during their Wednesday meeting, but it was not the first time she had used a cane recently. On 5 February, the Queen attended a reception the day before Accession Day - the day she became Queen in 1952. At the ceremony held at Sandringham House, Elizabeth used a cane that belonged to her late husband, Prince Philip.
Earlier, the Queen was seen with a cane while attending a service at Westminster Abbey in October 2021. At the time, a source told Page Six that she was using a cane "for her own comfort." He was first seen in public in 2003 after knee surgery.
Concerns about the Queen's health grew after she was hospitalized in October. A source told CNN on October 21: "After a few days of medical advice, the Queen attended hospital on Wednesday afternoon for some preliminary check-ups, returned to Windsor Castle at lunch today and remains in good spirits." Is."
Shortly after, the palace shared that Queen Elizabeth had been advised to rest for two weeks. During this some of his programs and tours were cancelled. It was also told that she will no longer attend events alone. That way, if she had to pull out of the engagement due to her health, another member of the royal family would be available to attend, so the event wouldn't have to be cancelled.
After the Accession Day event, People reported that the palace said the Queen would "resume her usual duties of spectators, credentials and Privy Council meetings to combine both virtual and personal events."
And he has a lot going on this year. Queen Elizabeth's 70th year on the throne is known as her Platinum Jubilee, with celebrations planned throughout the year. Especially big events will be held in June, including the Trooping the Color Parade.