Queen’s doctors concerned for her health

The Queen is under medical supervision after doctors became concerned for her health, Buckingham Palace says.

In the statement, the palace said the Queen “remains comfortable” at Balmoral.

Here’s the statement in full:

“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.”

Royal Family gathering at Balmoral

The Duke of York – Prince Andrew – is on his way to Balmoral. The Count and Countess of Wessex, Edward and Sophie, are also travelling there, and Princess Anne is already in Scotland where she had been undertaking engagements.

All the Queen’s children are either at or travelling to Balmoral, says our Royal Correspondent Jonny Dymond.

A spokesperson for The Duke and Duchess of Sussex said Harry and Meghan will travel to Scotland.

The Duchess of Cambridge has remained in Windsor as Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are on their first full day at their new school, Kensington Palace has said.

Prince William and Kate’s three children have all started Lambrook School, in Berkshire, after the family’s recent move to Windsor from their home in nearby London.

Analysis: Quick movement of royals underlines seriousness – BBC royal correspondent Jonny Dymond

There is a degree of seriousness that we have not seen before, the very fact that the statement was issued when the palace has been so reticent about making any commentary on the Queen’s health.

The phrasing of the statement, that the Queen’s doctors are concerned about her health and she remains under medical supervision, and the movement of the most serious members of the Royal Family towards Balmoral, towards the Queen, all of those indicate a clear degree of concern for the health of the 96-year-old Queen.

We’re not going to get great clarity from the palace, because they do not reveal the details of the health of senior members of the Royal Family.

But the fact that the family is gathering at Balmoral is an indication of the seriousness of the situation.

Where is the Queen?

Balmoral Castle is situated in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

It has been a royal residence for over 150 years, and was first used as a holiday home by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.

It is said to be one of the Queen’s favoured residences and she has spent more time there over the last year.

Earlier this week, Liz Truss travelled to the castle to be appointed as the new PM by the Queen, because of concerns that the 96-year-old monarch might have to change plans for travel to London at short notice.

–BBC