Queen Elizabeth II, 95, uses a cane for the first time in a public event | PHOTOS

The Queen isabel II of the United Kingdom He appeared on Tuesday using a cane for the first time in a public event, while attending a religious service at Westminster Abbey (London) in commemoration of the centenary of the Royal British Legion Armed Forces charity organization.

The 95-year-old sovereign used a cane “for her comfort,” according to palace sources, when she got out of the car to enter the temple and again after leaving the abbey.

In addition, he did not enter through the usual door but through another that was closer to his seat.

Despite her advanced age, this is the first time that Elizabeth II uses a cane in an official act of this type, although in 2003 and 2004 she was already seen with one after a knee operation.

The queen, who wore a navy blue hat and coat, and her only daughter, Princess Anne, in lilac, attended the mass together, which was also attended by active military and veterans, their families and representatives of the British Legion. , of which the sovereign is patron.

In other commitments, Elizabeth II and prominent members of her family are expected to attend the COP26 climate summit to be held from October 31 to November 12 in the Scottish city of Glasgow, which will bring together leaders from around the world to reach a consensus the next steps in the fight against climate change.

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