Platinum Jubilee: Elizabeth II will not attend the mass in her honor on Friday due to “certain inconvenience”

The Queen isabel II He will not attend Friday’s Thanksgiving service at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London after experiencing “some inconvenience” at his Jubilee celebrations, Buckingham Palace reported Thursday.

The 96-year-old monarch regrets not going to the cathedral, although she will attend this Thursday the lighting of some beacons at Windsor Castle, on the outskirts of London, as part of the celebrations for the 70 years of her reign, according to the palace

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“The queen thoroughly enjoyed today’s birthday parade and flight, but experienced some discomfort,” He pointed out the royal residence in a statement, after the sovereign appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace at the end of the parade of the British regiments, which marks the official birthday of Elizabeth II.

Taking into account the travel and activity required to participate in tomorrow’s National Service of Thanksgiving at St. Paul’s Cathedral, Her Majesty has, with great reluctance, concluded that she will not attend. .

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“The Queen looks forward to taking part in tonight’s Lighthouse Lighting event at Windsor Castle and would like to thank everyone who made today such a memorable occasion.” add.

Isabel II, who walks with the help of a cane, has reduced his commitments in the last year due to his mobility problems.

On today’s day, the queen greeted thousands of people who gathered in front of the palace from the balcony and witnessed the low flight of military planes.

More than 2,000 cities and towns in the UK and in dependent territories (former colonies) are scheduled to light torches tonight as part of the Platinum Jubilee.

According to local media, Elizabeth II would have experienced some problems moving around today.

Source: Elcomercio

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