A fleet of automobiles bringing Prince William, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, and his wife, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, has arrived at Balmoral Castle, where Queen Elizabeth II is receiving medical care.
The aircraft transporting the royal entourage touched down at Aberdeen Airport shortly before 4:00 p.m. Arriving to the queen’s home roughly an hour after local time on Thursday
Prince Harry, who was scheduled to attend a charity awards ceremony in London on Thursday evening, has postponed his attendance and is traveling to Scotland independently.
Prince Edward and Prince Andrew arrive at Balmoral Castle in Balmoral, Scotland, on September 8, 2022, amid fears for Queen Elizabeth’s health. CHEYNE, RUSSELL / REUTERS
In the meantime, throngs began to gather in front of Buckingham Palace in London. On the stone steps in front of the royal residence, more than a hundred people, many of them were carrying umbrellas despite the intermittent downpours, were gathered, while dozens more stood by the gates, with many more peeping through them. A rainbow was seen in the sky.
People gather outside Buckingham Palace on September 8, 2022 in London, England, as a rainbow appears. Earlier in the day, Buckingham Palace issued a statement indicating that Queen Elizabeth was under medical observation owing to health concerns. Samir Hussein/WireImage via Getty Images
The 96-year-old king has been placed under medical observation due to doctors’ health concerns.
The Queen’s doctors are worried for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical observation, according to a statement released by Buckingham Palace.
The announcement was made after the 96-year-old queen was advised by physicians to rest after withdrawing from a virtual event on Wednesday.
A day earlier, she met with the new British prime minister, Liz Truss, at Balmoral. A photograph of their encounter provided by the palace revealed the monarch to be feeble, yet aware and smiling.
Since the end of last year, the queen has been battling health issues, which according to the palace mostly impact her mobility. As a result, she has limited her public appearances and activities.