The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are to join senior members of the Royal family at Balmoral, where the Queen is under medical supervision following doctors’ concerns.
All of the Queen’s children as well as the Duke of Cambridge are now either at Balmoral or on their way.
The Prince of Wales, who landed in a helicopter, and the Princess Royal are already with the Queen, 96. The Duke of Cambridge, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex are flying north.
Buckingham Palace said in a statement, released at 12.30pm: “Following further evaluation this morning, The Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision.
“The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral.”
The Sussexes had been due to attend the WellChild awards in London this evening, before heading back to California.
02:49 PM
The royal helicopter which landed in Balmoral this morning
02:42 PM
Rees-Mogg: ‘It is a matter of the gravest concern’
Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg said “it is a matter of the gravest concern to all of us when our sovereign is unwell”.
Mr Rees-Mogg was speaking for the first time in the House of Commons since his appointment to the role, and as he began his closing speech in the debate on energy costs.
He said: “Can I begin by adding my voice to those of honourable and right honourable members about Her Majesty the Queen and wish her well from this House.
“It is a matter of the gravest concern to all of us when our sovereign is unwell. “
02:37 PM
The Queen’s busy day on Tuesday
Her Majesty had a busy day on Tuesday.
First, she accepted the resignation of outgoing prime minister Boris Johnson, after he had delivered a speech outside 10 Downing Street.
He then flew to Balmoral to meet the Queen.
Next, was Liz Truss.
She also flew to Scotland and was invited by the Queen to form a government.
02:30 PM
‘I am praying for the Queen’s health’
David Lammy MP wrote: “Incredibly concerned to hear reports from Buckingham Palace.
“I am praying for the Queen’s health along with the rest of the country and and millions around the world. Wishing her a full and speedy recovery.”
Greg Clark said: “All of us in Parliament this afternoon are united in deep concern for the health of Her Majesty The Queen.
“I know that Her Majesty is in the thoughts and prayers of my constituents in Kent.”
02:22 PM
No changing of the guard today
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‘The most beautiful place on the planet’
It came after the Queen broke with convention earlier this summer when inspecting a guard of honour to officially mark taking up residence at her Scottish home.
Traditionally she inspects the guard of honour at the gates of Balmoral but this year she held the event privately within the estate’s grounds for her “comfort”, sources said.
Princess Eugenie, the Queen’s granddaughter, once described Balmoral as the most beautiful place on the planet.
“Walks, picnics, dogs – a lot of dogs, there’s always dogs – and people coming in and out all the time,” she said.
“It’s a lovely base for Granny and Grandpa, for us to come and see them up there; where you just have room to breathe and run.”
02:08 PM
Queen said never to be happier than when staying at Balmoral
Balmoral has long been one of the Queen’s favourite places and she is said to never be happier than when staying there.
She travels to the estate in Aberdeenshire each summer, with members of her family invited to spend time with her while she is there.
Balmoral Castle was handed down to her through generations of royals after being bought for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852.
The Queen’s traditional annual stay at the main property – after a break at Craigowan Lodge on the estate in July – usually stretches through August and September and into October.
This year she travelled to Balmoral on July 21 and remained at the estate to appoint a new prime minister there for the first time in her reign on Tuesday.
The 96-year-old monarch, who has faced ongoing mobility issues, traditionally holds audiences with outgoing and incoming premiers at Buckingham Palace but this year stayed in Scotland.
Outgoing prime minister Boris Johnson and his successor Liz Truss made the 1,000-mile round trip to Aberdeenshire for the key audiences this week.
01:59 PM
Plane lands at Aberdeen airport
An aircraft thought to be carrying a member of the Royal family has landed at Aberdeen Airport.
01:53 PM
Duke and Duchess of Sussex on their way to Scotland
Prince Harry and Meghan will be travelling to Balmoral, their spokesman have confirmed.
01:52 PM
BBC clears schedule until 6pm
The BBC’s regular programming has been suspended.
There will be live rolling news now until the News at Six.
01:47 PM
Duchess of Cambridge stays at home with children
The Duchess of Cambridge is staying at home in Windsor as it is the children’s first week back at school.
On Wednesday, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis all started at the same school.
01:38 PM
All of Queen’s children on way to Balmoral
The Earl and the Countess of Wessex are also flying to Balmoral, The Telegraph has been told.
This now means all of the Queen’s children are on their way to Scotland.
01:32 PM
Duke of York on his way to Balmoral
The Duke of York is also travelling to Balmoral, his spokesman has confirmed to The Telegraph.
01:32 PM
David Cameron ‘deeply concerned’ at ‘this worrying time’
Former Conservative prime minister David Cameron said he was “deeply concerned” by the news about the Queen’s health.
“Deeply concerned by the news this afternoon from Buckingham Palace,” he tweeted.
“I send my heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family at this worrying time.”
01:28 PM
Duchess of Cornwall ‘likely’ to cancel prior engagement in Scotland
The Duchess of Cornwall had been scheduled to open a new visitor centre for the Great Tapestry of Scotland in Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders, on Friday.
However, a royal spokesperson said that both she and the Prince of Wales had travelled to Balmoral, and it was “looking more likely” that the engagement would be cancelled.
01:28 PM
Politicians send support to the Queen
Ed Davey said: “The whole nation’s thoughts and prayers are with Her Majesty The Queen and her family as we all hope and pray for her full recovery.”
Oliver Dowden tweeted: “Like so many people in Hertsmere, I am concerned by the news today. My thoughts and prayers are with Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family this afternoon.”
Robert Halfon said: “Concerning news from the Palace today. My thoughts and prayers are with Her Majesty and the Royal Family.”
Former transport secretary Grant Shapps said: “Concerned to hear the news from Buckingham Palace this morning. My thoughts – and those of my constituents in Welwyn Hatfield – are with Her Majesty The Queen and her family today.”
01:16 PM
Archbishop of Canterbury: ‘May God’s presence strengthen and comfort Her Majesty’
Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, said: “My prayers, and the prayers of people across the Church of England and the nation, are with Her Majesty The Queen today.
“May God’s presence strengthen and comfort Her Majesty, her family, and those who are caring for her at Balmoral.”
01:12 PM
Princess Royal is at Balmoral
Princess Anne was already in Scotland carrying out various engagements, and a spokesman confirmed she is at Balmoral with her family.
01:11 PM
SNP’s Ian Blackford ‘saddened’ and ‘prayers’ with Her Majesty
SNP Westminster Leader Ian Blackford said he was “saddened” to hear the announcement made about the Queen’s health.
Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle interrupted Mr Blackford’s speech in the energy debate to say the House sends its best wishes to the Queen.
Resuming his speech, Mr Blackford told the Commons: “I’m sure on behalf of all colleagues that we’re saddened to hear the announcement that has been made, and the thoughts and prayers of all of us will be with Her Majesty the Queen and indeed with the royal family.”
01:07 PM
Uncertainty over Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s schedule
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are currently in the UK on a brief quasi-royal tour.
The Duke was due to speak this evening at the WellChild Awards in London before they returned to California to be reunited with their children.
Their office has not yet indicated how the development regarding the Queen might change their plans.
01:05 PM
BBC One ‘clears schedule’
The BBC appeared to clear its schedule.
Just before the News at One on BBC One, the channel was meant to be airing Bargain Hunt.
It had cut to its rolling news coverage on the Queen’s health.
01:04 PM
Royal family website crashes
The royal family’s website appeared to crash following the news of the Queen’s health concerns.
An error message appeared on screen reading: “Gateway time-out”.
01:02 PM
Sturgeon is ‘profoundly concerned’ at reports
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: “All of us are feeling profoundly concerned at reports of Her Majesty’s health.
“My thoughts and wishes are with the Queen and all of the royal family at this time.”
01:01 PM
Mark Drakeford: ‘Concerned to hear the news’
Wales’ First Minister Mark Drakeford said in a tweet: “Concerned to hear the news from Buckingham Palace.
“I send my best wishes to Her Majesty and her family on behalf of the people of Wales.”
01:01 PM
Starmer says he’s ‘deeply worried’ about the news
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he is “deeply worried” by the news from Buckingham Palace and he is hoping for the Queen’s recovery.
He tweeted: “Along with the rest of the country, I am deeply worried by the news from Buckingham Palace this afternoon.
“My thoughts are with Her Majesty the Queen and her family at this time, and I join everyone across the United Kingdom in hoping for her recovery.”
01:00 PM
Queen recently spent more than three months resting on doctors’ orders
In recognition of her increasing frailty, Buckingham Palace has indicated that the public can no longer assume they will see her at public engagements, with her attendance only confirmed on the day in question.
She recently spent more than three months resting on doctors’ orders.
In October, a trip to Northern Ireland was cancelled and she spent a night in hospital for what a spokesman described at the time as “preliminary investigations.”
The Queen also pulled out of attending the Cop26 climate change summit, the Festival of Remembrance and then the Remembrance Sunday Cenotaph service due to a sprained back, and missed the Church of England’s General Synod. Last month, she missed the traditional Maundy Thursday and Easter Mattins church services at St George’s Chapel, Windsor.
12:55 PM
Most recent picture of the Queen
The Queen was most recently photographed in public on Tuesday, when she formally appointed new Prime Minister Liz Truss.
Concern was sparked over an apparent bruise on the back of her hand but she otherwise appeared in good spirits.
Here is that photograph:
12:50 PM
Commons Speaker tells MPs ‘Queen in our prayers’
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle told MPs: “I know I speak on behalf of the entire House when I say that we send our best wishes to Her Majesty the Queen and that she and the royal family are in our thoughts and prayers at this moment.”
12:50 PM
Queen in Balmoral, not hospital
The Queen remains at Balmoral Castle, and is not in hospital.
At the age of 96, she has been enduring ongoing “episodic mobility issues” which are understood to have got worse over the past few weeks.
12:50 PM
News comes day after Queen postponed meeting
On Wednesday, the Queen has postponed a virtual Privy Council meeting after being advised by doctors to rest.
It came following a day of activity at Balmoral in which she accepted the resignation of Boris Johnson and appointed Liz Truss as the new Prime Minister, the Queen has been compelled to cancel her next engagement.
A Buckingham Palace spokesman said of the cancelling of the meeting: “After a full day yesterday, Her Majesty has this afternoon accepted doctors’ advice to rest.
“This means that the Privy Council meeting that had been due to take place this evening will be rearranged.”
12:49 PM
Liz Truss: ‘Whole country deeply concerned’
Prime Minister Liz Truss, who met the Queen on Monday to be appointed, said: “The whole country will be deeply concerned by the news from Buckingham Palace this lunchtime.
“My thoughts – and the thoughts of people across our United Kingdom – are with Her Majesty The Queen and her family at this time.”
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