Elizabeth II’s health worsens: the queen cannot travel to London and will receive Johnson at Balmoral

New historical appointment marked by the delicate health of the queen. Isabel II planned to travel to London next week to meet with Boris Johnsonwho will hand over the keys to Downing Street in a formal act, but his mobility problems have forced him to move the act to his residence in Balmoral. Here he will receive Boris Johnson, as well as his possible successors, Rishi Sunak o Liz Truss.

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It will be the first time in Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign that the ceremony has taken place outside of Buckingham Palace. will take place next september 6 at the queen’s holiday residence. It arrived at the end of July and by then the queen’s traditional reception was replaced by a “small and private gathering”, which revived rumors about her worsening health. The queen has also canceled her appearance at traditional events such as the Thanksgiving service at St Paul’s Cathedral or the Epsom Derby in recent weeks.

The monarch, who at 96 years old has serious mobility problems, is staying at the Craigowan Lodge, the smallest estate within the royal grounds of Balmoral. Shortly before your arrival a “wheelchair-friendly” elevator was installed, as well as a new security gatean intercom system and CCTV cameras, suggesting that your stay here may be longer than usual.