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Gemma Jones

Queen's health: A timeline of events from summer to today at Balmoral

The Queen's health has been scrutinised in recent months, with fears growing during her summer retreat at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire.

Today the 96-year-old monarch is still residing in Balmoral as she is "comfortable and resting" after being put under medical supervision. It comes following concerns from doctors about her health.

Members of the royal family are rushing to her side as Buckingham Palace released a statement. A Palace spokesperson said: "Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen's doctors are concerned for Her Majesty's health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision. The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral."

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It comes as the monarch, 96, has pulled out of key events due to ongoing mobility issues in recent months. Here is a timeline of the key dates over recent weeks.

Key events surrounding the Queen's health

July 21

The Queen travelled to her private Scottish home of Balmoral for the start of her traditional summer break.

July 28

The Prince of Wales represents the Queen at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony and reads a message from the Queen put in the Commonwealth Games Baton.

August 8

The Queen's traditional welcome to Balmoral Castle by a guard of honour is reportedly held in private inside the grounds, with a source saying "This is a change in line with events being adapted for Her Majesty's comfort".

September 3

The Queen misses the Braemar Gathering, the popular Highland Games event, and the Prince of Wales officially opens a new structure celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. It is understood the decision was taken for the comfort of the head of state.

September 6

The Queen receives Boris Johnson at Balmoral Castle as he leaves office before she greets Liz Truss to ask her to form a government and become Prime Minister. The historic audience is the first time the 96-year-old monarch carried out the key duty at her retreat in Aberdeenshire, rather than at Buckingham Palace.

September 7

The Queen postpones her Privy Council meeting after being advised by royal doctors to rest.

September 8

Buckingham Palace announces that the Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral, with royal doctors saying they are concerned with her health. Members of the royal family, including the Prince of Wales, Duke of Cambridge, the Princess Royal and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, rush to be by her side.

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