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.
It is a very noticeable absence. This afternoon, Queen Elizabeth II gave way to her son, Prince Charles, for the traditional throne speech. Her health problems forced her to give up. @MattBoisseau #JT13H @infofrance2 pic.twitter.com/VK2bVIjrDM
– France TV London (@France2london) May 10, 2022
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?
“Elizabeth is not mchet” 😅
Queen Elizabeth II will miss the Speech from the Throne for the first time in her reign: Should we prepare for the worst? The info of @DeckersBertrand ! #TPMP pic.twitter.com/avGDrYAPAi
— TPMP (@TPMP) May 11, 2022
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. »
Queen Elizabeth II will not attend her own garden parties this year
Prevented by major difficulties in getting around, the 96-year-old monarch is increasingly being replaced for official ceremonies
➡️ https://t.co/vDWbhykN6K pic.twitter.com/HwSETA3Tcf– The Parisian (@le_Parisian) May 5, 2022
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.
This is a great first for the British crown. This Tuesday noon, Prince Charles replaced his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, for the throne speech in front of the British Parliamenthttps://t.co/84h61qupQc
– The Parisian (@le_Parisian) May 10, 2022
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 this society in loss of bearings and values, the reverence of this little blond head with regard to Queen Elizabeth II is a pledge of hope… No!! All is not lost. #TheQueen pic.twitter.com/c2vldeWlK7
— Dolto (@Fils2Psy) May 10, 2022
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.
It is a ‘historic moment’ for the UK. Queen Elizabeth II, 96, did not deliver her traditional throne speech in Parliament in Westminster on the advice of her doctors. A first since 1959. #UK #ElizabethII pic.twitter.com/9oc6HzLPFZ
– Le Figaro (@Le_Figaro) May 11, 2022