Queen Elizabeth II may lessen her workload and not attend as many physical engagements as before. According to reports, her old age is now taking its toll on her and she can no longer carry out as much work as she wants to.
After testing positive for COVID-19, Queen Elizabeth started only to fulfill "light duties." Now, she has also pulled out from the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey, which is known as a major royal event. So, how is the monarch doing?
Express noted Her Majesty told the military officers, who asked how she was, that she could not move. She has been known for being open about her physical health, so there is no reason to deny what she really feels.
The frailty is pretty understandable, knowing the queen will be turning 96 in April. With that said, her absence at the Commonwealth Day service is seen as a "precedent for other upcoming big royal events."
Hello! royal editor Emily Nash claimed it is already remarkable that Queen Elizabeth remains "engaged and committed" to her duties despite her age. However, they have to admit that she is not as mobile as before.
With the advancing age, it is inevitable that she can no longer carry out some of the physical demands of her work as much as she wants to. So, it only makes sense that her aides will prioritize her comfort when they create her schedule from now on.
In fact, royal sources told the Daily Mail the Commonwealth leader's diary is now "under review." They will start to hand some of her schedules to other royals and it will primarily include the hour-long public investitures that require her to stand for a long period.
This event will be most likely given to either Prince Charles or Prince William. Despite that, though, they cleared Queen Elizabeth is still as "alert, able and interested" just like before.
It is just her physical strength that is starting to slow down. Queen Elizabeth herself and the senior royal aides understand that she is now being bogged down by "frailties that come with living a long life."
Geo TV reported that though lengthy public appearances will be lessened, she will still attend public events when she can. By the looks of it, Prince Charles, Princess Anne and Prince William will now take charge. "It's easy to envisage that they will continue in that vein but I wouldn't rule out Her Majesty doing smaller or one-off investitures," an insider said.
