Doctors for Queen Elizabeth II are “concerned” about her health, Buckingham Palace reported Thursday.
As a precaution, parliamentary staffers scrambled to acquire black neckties for MPs, according to a story by Camilla Turner of the Telegraph.
The royal family has come to Scotland to be with her.
After Buckingham Palace stated on Thursday that doctors were concerned about Queen Elizabeth II’s health, employees in Parliament rushed to purchase black ties for lawmakers, according to a story by journalist Camilla Turner of the Telegraph.
Turner described the tone in Congress as “somber,” prompting the precaution. Members of the royal family, including the Queen’s children and grandchildren, have come to Balmoral, Scotland, to be at her side.
The BBC followed suit, suspending regular programming until 6 p.m. local time in order to concentrate on coverage of the Queen’s health.
The network’s broadcasters have also been wearing black, although representatives refused to comment on whether the attire shifts were related to the health of the Queen.
Prime Minister Liz Truss tweeted on Thursday, “The entire nation will be profoundly troubled by the news from Buckingham Palace at noon.” At this time, my thoughts, along with those of the entire United Kingdom, are with Her Majesty The Queen and her family.