Queen Elizabethhas been cutting back her public appearances for several months — and now her lighter workload is official.
Theannual reportof the monarchy, which was released as the Sovereign Grant accounts were announced last week, revealed that the description of the Queen’s role as head of state had been changed from 13 bulleted points to a less specific description. Additionally, those duties she “must fulfill” have been removed from the list,The Sunday Telegraphreported on July 2.
Buckingham Palace did not comment on the story. But sources acknowledge there has been a small update in part of the language.
The quiet move, the first such change in more than a decade, recognizes how things have changed for the Queen, 96, who is dealing withongoing mobility issues.
At the conclusion of her Platinum Jubilee in June, the Queen emphasized that she would continue to serve but was doing so with the support of her family — something those at the palace stress.
Queen Elizabeth.Tim Rooke/Shutterstock
Charles, William and the Queen’s only daughter, Princess Anne, often stand in for her at the ceremonies where honors are awarded too.
In the past, Charles has also represented his mother at the annual Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph in Whitehall.
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Despite her frequent absence from public events in recent years, the Queen delighted royal watchers when she attended aseries of events at Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, Scotland, last week.
Prince Charles and Queen Elizabeth.Tim Rooke/Shutterstock
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