Queen Elizabeth’s doctors ‘concerned’ for her health

Queen Elizabeth II has been ordered under strict rest at her Scottish castle as doctors have grown “concerned for Her Majesty’s health,” Buckingham Palace said Thursday.

The 96-year-old royal is “comfortable” at Balmoral Castle, where she has spent much of the summer, officials said.

“The whole country will be deeply concerned by the news from Buckingham Palace this lunchtime,” new Prime Minister Liz Truss tweeted.

“My thoughts — and the thoughts of people across our United Kingdom — are with Her Majesty The Queen and her family at this time.”

The announcement comes just a day after the queen canceled a virtual meeting with her privy council under “doctors’ advice to rest.”

“Along with the rest of the country, I am deeply worried by the news from Buckingham Palace this afternoon,” Keir Stamer, head of the Labour Party, tweeted. “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.”

The queen’s eldest son, 73-year-old Charles, the Prince of Wales, is first in the line of succession for the throne, followed by Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge.

Charles is already at the queen’s bedside and William is traveling to Balmoral Thursday morning, according to the BBC. Prince Harry and wife Meghan are also en route.

Truss, who is replacing Boris Johnson after his resignation, met with the queen at Balmoral Wednesday before returning to Downing Street for a public address. Photos from the meeting sparked public concern over a large, dark bruise on the royal’s hand.

Elizabeth, daughter of King George VI, ascended to the throne in 1952 at just 25 years old and has ruled since then. Earlier this year, she became the second-longest reigning monarch, now behind just French King Louis XIV.