Queen Elizabeth’s diary is ‘under review’ with age frailties catching up with her

Newswire

London: The Queen’s schedule is currently being reviewed, and she is unlikely to return to certain large public appearances such as ceremonies.

The 95-year-old monarch is not unwell, according to sources, and is “as dedicated to her duties of state as ever.”

Senior royal advisers, as well as the Queen herself, are said to have realized that the ‘frailties of a long life are starting to catch up with her.

She will continue to attend public events as much as possible, but her public appearances will be considerably reduced.

That means she will no longer be required to stand for hour-long public investitures, which will now be done by the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge, and Princess Royal.

A close source to the Royals told the Daily Mail: ‘The Queen is still as alert, able and interested as ever but, physically, she isn’t as strong as she once was, which is entirely understandable for a woman of her age.’

Buckingham Palace did not respond to a request for comment. ‘The Royal Family appreciates the essential role investitures play in acknowledging service and celebrating people’s contribution to society,’ according to a royal insider, ‘and there has been a great push to make up on the backlog generated by Covid limitations.’

The charge has been led by the Prince of Wales, Princess Royal, and Duke of Cambridge. It’s easy to imagine them continuing in that spirit, but Her Majesty might also undertake smaller or one-off investitures.’

The announcement comes after the old monarch was forced to miss today’s Commonwealth Day celebration due to illness.