Queen Elizabeth II’s royal reign has come to an end and what an extraordinary reign it has been. She was the longest-living and longest-reigning British monarch. The Queen’s unwavering dedication to royal engagements over the years was a testament to her robust health but she did suffer several ailments throughout her life.
In 2003, it was revealed the Queen underwent an operation to remove a torn cartilage from her right knee.
Yet her steely resolve saw her back to royal engagements in no time.
Buckingham Palace released a statement at the time which said: “The Queen is expected to be fully active again within a few weeks.
“Her Majesty will rest at Sandringham over the next two weeks and will then resume a limited programme of engagements until she has made a full recovery.”
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Buckingham Palace said she was “recuperating” from a heavy cold at the time.
Her Majesty’s tremendous resolve was on show following Prince Philip’s death in 2021.
The Queen returned to royal duties a mere four days after the Duke of Edinburgh’s death.
Prince Philip died shortly after spending 13 nights at King Edward VII Hospital in central London before being transferred to St Bartholomew’s Hospital.
Buckingham Palace released a statement at the time confirming the Duke “passed away peacefully” at Windsor Castle.
In November of last year, Prince Charles opened up about his mother’s health as she was briefly hospitalised and later forced to cancel her appearance at the annual Remembrance Day celebration.
“She’s alright, thank you very much,” the Prince of Wales told Sky News at the time. “Once you get to 95, it’s not quite as easy as it used to be. It’s bad enough at 73.”
The Queen has been stepping back from public duties since 2020 – a precedent set by Queen Victoria.
In September this year it was announced the Queen was under medical supervision at Balmoral after doctors became concerned for her health.
The statement came from Buckingham Palace: “Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision.”
Buckingham Palace have since issued a statement confirming that Queen Elizabeth II has “died peacefully” today, on September 8, 2022.