LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II has canceled a planned trip to Northern Ireland for medical reasons, Buckingham Palace said on Wednesday.
Royal officials said in a statement that the 95-year-old king was reluctant to accept medical advice to rest for the next few days “.
“Your Majesty is in a good spirit and disappointed because he will no longer be able to visit Northern Ireland, where he is caused by a series of engagement” on Thursday and Friday, the palace said.
“The Queen sent a warm hope that was warm to Northern Ireland, and hoped to visit in the future.” Church services to mark the 100th anniversary of the creation of Northern Ireland will take place at Border Armagh on Thursday.
Ratu, the king served England, on Tuesday hosted the reception at the Windsor Castle for international business leaders who attended the Government investment summit.
He also received the Japanese and EU ambassador through videolink.
Last week, he was seen for the first time using a stick walking in public.
Queen Elizabeth II ‘suggested to rest’ in the medical field: Palace
