The Queen will probably not receive the outgoing Prime Minister Johnson and his successor at Buckingham Palace for the first time. The 96-year-old lives a very secluded life in her summer residence. Only Prince Charles appears daily. Does he have cause for concern?
Queen Elizabeth II is currently on summer vacation in Scotland. The British Queen has been suffering from mobility problems for months. That's why Prince Charles should visit her regularly in the morning in Balmoral, as "The Sun" reports. "It is highly unusual that Prince Charles visits his mother so spontaneously," quoted the British newspaper Ingrid Seward from "Majesty Magazine". According to Royal experts, it is a sign that the British heir to the throne is worried about the 96-year-old.
The Queen has been in Scotland since July 21. As The Sun recently reported, the 96-year-old is unlikely to appear in London for the appointment of the new Prime Minister next month. Your closest advisors are obviously critical of the long outward and return journey.
It is therefore likely that Boris Johnson and his successor will instead make the almost 1600-kilometer journey to the Scottish estate. It would be the first time in her 70-year reign that the Queen would receive an outgoing or newly appointed Prime Minister outside of Buckingham Palace. A decision is expected in the coming weeks.
The Queen has so far stayed away from Sunday services in Scotland. According to reports, however, she wants to be present at the Braemar Gathering. The event is one of the most famous Highland Games, the Queen is patron and usually a guest every year.
Observers were already worried at the beginning of their vacation. Traditionally, the Queen is welcomed with a welcoming ceremony at Balmoral Castle. However, this event was canceled at short notice. Instead, a small, private event took place. The 96-year-old was last seen disembarking her plane at Aberdeen Airport on July 21.
(This article was first published on Saturday, August 27, 2022.)
