According to media reports, out of concern for British Queen Elizabeth II (96), all four children rushed to her side or on the way there. The palace had previously announced that the 96-year-old Queen was placed under medical observation out of concern for her health.

As the BBC reported on Thursday afternoon, Prince Charles (73) and his wife, Duchess Camilla (75) and Princess Anne (72) had already arrived at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. According to media reports, Prince Andrew (62) and his younger brother Prince Edward (58) and his wife Countess Sophie (57) were on their way. It was confirmed that Prince William (40) and his brother Prince Harry (37) were on their way with his wife Meghan (41).

It was only on Wednesday that the Queen had to cancel her participation in a virtual meeting of her Privy Council. The day before, she had first received Boris Johnson, who handed in his resignation, and immediately afterwards Liz Truss, who appointed her as the new Prime Minister. It was a full day, said a spokesman to justify the cancellation on Wednesday.