Elizabeth II cancels her participation in the Jubilee Mass due to “discomfort” | people | entertainment

Rejoiced on Thursday by a great crowd in London, Elizabeth II, due to ‘some health discomfort’, has canceled her attendance at Friday mass throughout her 70-year reign.Unprecedented longevity of the British monarchy.

“The Queen very much appreciated the anniversary parade today (Thursday) and the aerial parade, but she felt some discomfort,” he said. Buckingham Palace It is a statement.

“Given the travel and activity required for Thanksgiving Mass at St Paul’s, Her Majesty the Queen reluctantly concludes that will not participate”he added.

The announcement renews concerns about the deteriorating health of the 96-year-old queen, who has difficulty walking and whose official appearances have become increasingly rare since she spent a night in hospital in October.

On Thursday, the Queen, wearing a blue coat and hat, appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace smiling and standing next to her cousin, the Duke of Kent, colonel of the Scottish Guard, while 1,500 soldiers with orchestras and hundreds of horses took part in the traditional procession of the Banner Parade..

Despite announcing her absence from Mass, Isabelle Thursday night also took part in the remote lighting at a Colossal statue in front of BuckinghamWhich represents a tree 21 meters high.

At the same time, more than 3,000 traffic lights were lit across the UK, including Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, 40 kilometers from London, where the king lives.

Organized annually for 250 years to celebrate the official birthday of the British monarch – but canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic – This year coincided with the start of four days of celebrations For seven decades on the throne of Elizabeth II, who was crowned only 25 years old.

“I hope the next few days will be an opportunity Reflecting on all that has been achieved over the past 70 years“We look to the future with confidence and enthusiasm,” the Queen said in a message released ahead of the celebrations. (YO)