The Queen reveals changes to her reign amid ill health – all the details

Her Majesty was unable to attend some of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations due to discomfort

Wellness Editor

June 6, 2022Jun 6, 2022, 10:29 AM GMT+1

In a new statement from Buckingham Palace, the Queen has given an insight into how she’ll manage the demands of her busy role going forward.

READ: The sweet question the Queen asked Prince William during Pageant balcony appearance

Her Majesty, 96, was unable to attend several of the events during the Platinum Jubilee weekend, after feeling discomfort during the Trooping The Colour ceremony, and as the celebrations came to a close, her Royal Highness released a statement outlining her future plans.

VIDEO: The Queen joins royal family on balcony for Jubilee celebrations

The Queen wrote: “I remain committed to serving you to the best of my ability, supported by my family.”

MORE: Why did the Queen pull out of the Jubilee celebrations?

READ: Kate Middleton gives update on the Queen's health after she cancels appearance at Service of Thanksgiving

In recent weeks, Prince Charles and Prince William have been taking over many of the Queen’s duties, including the opening of parliament, where the Prince of Wales took the lead, while the Queen’s daughter Princess Anne has been supporting her mother too by taking on some of her events.

While the Queen wasn’t feeling well enough to attend her Service of Thanksgiving or the Party At The Palace, she did delight onlookers when she made a surprise appearance on the Buckingham Palace Balcony on Sunday night.

The Queen issued a statement via Buckingham Palace

Her Majesty waved from the balcony for around three minutes, accompanied by her heirs, her son Prince Charles and his wife the Duchess of Cornwall, and Prince William and his family, the Duchess of Cambridge and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

READ: The Queen's poignant accessory for Platinum Jubilee Pageant has an incredible family history

The Queen looked delighted to see the crowds at the Mall, all gathered to celebrate her 70 years on the throne.

Her Majesty looked happy among her heirs

Here’s hoping Her Majesty is able to rest for the next few days.

Make sure you never miss a ROYAL story! Sign up to our newsletter to get all of our celebrity and royal news delivered directly to your inbox.

Transform your routine with expert advice from our beauty and wellness team

By entering your details, you are agreeing to HELLO! Magazine User Data Protection Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time. For more information please click here.