Britain’s Queen Elizabeth to miss royal garden parties
- The 96-year-old monarch will be represented instead by other members of her family, Buckingham Palace said in a statement
- The queen, who has mobility issues, has missed a number of events this year but has been carrying out virtual engagements and her other duties
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth will miss the royal garden party season and be represented by other members of her family, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday.
The head of state, who has mobility issues, has missed a number of major events this year but has been carrying out virtual engagements and her other duties.
Garden parties will be staged from next week for the first time in three years and are important events in the royal calendar as those who have served their country or communities are invited to the monarch’s home.
Buckingham Palace said: “Her Majesty The Queen will be represented by other members of the royal family at this year’s garden parties, with details on attendance to be confirmed in due course.”
The monarch recently returned to Windsor Castle after a week-long break on her Sandringham estate in Norfolk, eastern England, where she marked her 96th birthday in private on April 21.
