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Queen Elizabethspent Wednesday night in a hospital after canceling a trip to Northern Ireland under medical advice from her doctors, according to Buckingham Palace.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the palace said that the 95-year-old monarch “remains in good spirits” following the overnight stay, during which she underwent “preliminary investigations.”
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News of the Queen’s hospital stay comes a day after the palace announced that the monarchwould not be visiting Northern Ireland as previously planned.
The two-day visit was to mark the 100th anniversary of Northern Ireland.
“The Queen has reluctantly accepted medical advice to rest for the next few days,” a statement released on Wednesday read. “Her Majesty is in good spirits and is disappointed that she will no longer be able to visit Northern Ireland, where she had been due to undertake a series of engagements today and tomorrow.”
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The Queen last made a public appearance on Tuesday night, when she — alongsidePrince Charles,Prince Williamand other royals — welcomed international business and investment leaders at the castle for a Global Investment Summit reception. Guests includedBill Gatesand U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for ClimateJohn Kerry.
Ahead of the reception, the Queen released the foreword she wrote for the official brochure, which highlighted previous examples of British innovation and illustrated how people’s ability to connect has helped them navigate historic challenges.
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Tuesday’s reception was another important event in support of the royals' continued focus on climate issues ahead of the COP26 U.N. Climate Change Conference in November.
source: people.com
