Queen to miss second Jubilee event

The Queen is to miss her scheduled appearance at the Epsom Derby today, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.
By Emma Downey
Published 4th Jun 2022, 08:53 BST
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It's the second Platinum Jubilee event in a row the 96-year-old has had to cancel because of ongoing mobility issues.

On Friday, she missed a thanksgiving service to mark her anniversary. The Palace explained she had suffered “discomfort” following a busy first day of festivities, which included a double balcony appearance and a flypast.

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Her Majesty The Queen will miss the Royal festivities today due to "mobility issues"Her Majesty The Queen will miss the Royal festivities today due to "mobility issues"
Her Majesty The Queen will miss the Royal festivities today due to "mobility issues"

During Friday's thanksgiving service, tributes were paid to Her Majesty’s “70 years of faithful and dedicated service” as 2,000 people including Boris Johnson, Cabinet ministers, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, first ministers of the devolved governments and former prime ministers filled the historic church.

A Platinum Party at the Palace concert will take place today at Buckingham Palace, featuring Queen and Adam Lambert, Alicia Keys, Hans Zimmer, Ella Eyre, Craig David, Mabel, Elbow and George Ezra amongst other guests.

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