Two days after her sickness was first announced, the Queen has been admitted into the King Edward VII’s Hospital after experiencing symptoms of gastroenteritis as a precaution.
“The Queen is being assessed at the King Edward VII’s Hospital, London, after experiencing symptoms of gastroenteritis.
“As a precaution, all official engagements for this week will regrettably be either postponed or cancelled.”
She had been due to visit Rome for a few days this week in a trip she was very much looking forwards to, but that has now had to be cancelled due to her illness.
She was also due to attend a military celebration in Wales during the country’s St David’s Day celebrations, but was forced to cancel these plans as well.
The Queen is 86-years-old and celebrates her 87th birthday next month on 21 April.