Seniors Royals Travel to Be With the Queen as U.K. Fears End of Reign

Queen Elizabeth II’s family are flocking to Scotland to be by her side as doctors express “concern” for her health.

Buckingham Palace said the 96-year-old monarch “remains comfortable and at Balmoral,” the Scottish castle where she traditionally spends her summer holidays.

Meanwhile, Prince Charles, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and Prince William are all on their way up to Scotland to be by Elizabeth’s side.

Her daughter, Princess Anne, is already there while her other two sons, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, along with his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, were also in transit.

The Buckingham Palace statement read: “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.”

It is a rare public statement from the palace, who normally try to play down health concerns and keep details secret out of respect for privacy.

Experts told Newsweek the fact this information had been revealed underscored the seriousness of the scare, while new Prime Minister Liz Truss further emphasised the fears by saying Britain would be “deeply concerned.”

She 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.”

Queen Elizabeth II, seen at London King’s Cross ahead of Christmas at Sandringham on December 20, 2019, is under medical supervision at Balmoral. Prince Charles and Prince William [both inset] are on their way to Scotland. Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images