Elizabeth II at its worst? She won’t read her Speech from the Throne, the reason revealed

Elizabeth II : cette somme colossale qu’elle va dépenser pour la défense du prince Andrew

Queen Elizabeth II is becoming more and more discreet and her appearances are rare. Indeed, Buckingham Palace has just announced last Monday that she will not be present for a solemn appointment which she has only missed twice during her entire reign and which goes back a long way, in 1959 and in 1963.

Queen Elizabeth II: absent for a solemn appointment

Indeed, Queen Elizabeth II, who has just celebrated her 96th birthday recently, will be absent from the throne speech this year 2022. It is an important event in English democracy that she had only missed twice. Indeed, it was in 1959 and 1963 when she was pregnant. During this meeting, the priorities and objectives of the British government are officially announced before Parliament. But, how is his health? Why is she absent for such an important moment?

Mobility problems for Queen Elizabeth II

If Queen Elizabeth II is not present in parliament, it is because of her « mobility problems ». Indeed, this is not the first time that she avoids certain events. In addition, when she appears, she uses a cane or the support of the arm of her relatives. But, the sovereign seems to suffer from mobility since October 2021. Here is what Buckingham Palace communicated to us: « The Queen continues to have episodic mobility issues and, after consultation with her doctors, has reluctantly decided not to take part in the Speech from the Throne. »

According to the British media, several solutions had been considered. That Queen Elizabeth II drive to Parliament, then be wheeled discreetly in a wheelchair to the House of Lords. Finally, the sovereign had decided otherwise. She will be replaced by her son, Prince Charles, who will deliver the throne speech for the first time. Queen Elizabeth II does not want to show herself in such a condition. Indeed, she was traumatized by what her little sister Margaret suffered. The latter ended her life in a wheelchair and the paparazzi had targeted her.

His Majesty is becoming more and more discreet

March 29 was the last time Queen Elizabeth II appeared publicly. It was the religious ceremony to pay homage to Prince Philip, at Westminster Abbey. So she wouldn’t have missed this important appointment for anything in the world. But, she moved with difficulty and she appeared emaciated.

Thus, his agenda empties a little more each day. She only assumes « light tasks » by videoconference from Windsor Castle. She also canceled her presence at the garden party of Buckingham Palace which will take place during the month of May.

In addition, from June 2 to 5, there is also the Platinum Jubilee which will take place, but we do not yet know if Queen Elizabeth II will be present. Likewise, it’s unclear if she’ll make an appearance on the balcony at Buckingham Palace.


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