The last public appearance of Queen Elizabeth II took place on Tuesday, 19 October at Windsor Castle (United Kingdom). Since then, the emperor has suffered health problems, which led to him being hospitalized on the nights of Wednesday 20 October to Thursday 21. Weakened, he had to cancel his trip to Northern Ireland. Buckingham Palace has not given any information about the reason for the Queen’s hospitalization.

His state of fatigue had been visible for some time. He used a cane, for the first time in many years. The state of his health made the front page of all the British press, and caused concern. “After a few days off, the Queen is usually expected to attend some receptions for COP 26 in early November in Glasgow, Scotland. According to his team, his participation is not in question at the moment.”, says Matthew Boiseau, a journalist for France Television in London.