Queen Elizabeth, 95, has missed Parliament’s opening speech only twice during her 70-year reign.
Will Queen Elizabeth give her annual speech in May? AOP
The health of Queen Elizabeth, 95, has been a concern recently.
He has just recovered from a corona, but the monarch’s ability to exercise has been reported to have deteriorated significantly.
Last fall, the queen was first seen leaning on a walking stick. Since then, he has always used it in public occasions.
What is worrying, however, is that the Queen has not walked in her beloved dogs for half a year now.
It is also unclear whether the Queen will be able to attend Prince Philip’s memorial service on Tuesday. Philip died last April at the age of 99. The funeral was held on a small scale at the time due to the corona pandemic. Five hundred guests are expected to attend the memorial service on Tuesday instead.
The Queen will attend if her health allows. Elisabeth has also been offered a wheelchair to make it easier to get around Westminster Abbey. However, the Queen avoids the wheelchair until the last.
Many may wonder if it would be time for the elderly monarch to give up his crown and pass it on to his son, Prince Charles, 73, who is next in line of succession.
Elisabeth is unlikely to hand over yet, but some responsibilities have already been delegated to Charles.
The prince is also said to be ready for the opening ceremony of the parliament in May.
Prince Charles is next in line of succession after his mother. AOP
The Queen traditionally opens the parliamentary year in May. He will also read a speech written by the government.
Throughout her 70-year reign, Elizabeth has missed the opening of Parliament only twice: in 1959 and 1963. On both occasions, the reason for her omission was pregnancy.
It is now being questioned whether Elisabeth will be able to attend the opening of this spring’s parliament. In case he can’t, Prince Charles is ready.
Source: Metro