Queen Elizabeth II will not attend the upcoming COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland following medical advice to rest.
last week to undergo preliminary checks, according to the Palace — her first overnight stay in eight years.
The 95-year-old queen resumed official engagements on Tuesday, carrying out virtual events from Windsor Castle. She is limiting herself to light duties, however, canceling a recent planned trip to Northern Ireland. In recent weeks, she has been seen using a walking stick. Her hospital stay was only confirmed by the Palace after being reported by the tabloid press.
The Press Association news agency reported it was hoped that world leaders would not use the queen's absence as an excuse not to attend the conference. She had previously been picked up on video appearing to express irritation at the global lack of action on climate change.
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