Queen Elizabeth is grave. Son Charles with his wife Camilla and sister Anna are at her bedside. The other members of the royal family are on their way to Scotland. A flight has landed at Aberdeen, the closest airport to Balmoral Castle in Scotland, with Prince William, Andrew the Duke of York, Earl Edward and the Countess of Wessex stepping off the plane while Harry and wife Megan are there they are reaching.
The whole of the United Kingdom holds its breath but the statement issued by Buckingham Palace in the early afternoon suggests the seriousness of the situation. It is not usual for the palace to comment on the health of members of the royal family. "Doctors are concerned about Queen Elizabeth's health," Buckingham Palace said, and have put her under observation.
Elizabeth II is 96 years old, has reigned for 70 years and is deeply loved by the English people who consider her the point of reference for national unity. The sovereign has appointed 15 prime ministers: the first was Winston Churchill and the last was Liz Truss, a few days ago.
During the meeting with the new Prime Minister Truss, Queen Elizabeth appeared tired and emaciated. All official royal appointments have been cancelled
