BBC's Witchell warns 'we must now prepare for the worst' as royals reunite in Scotland
BBC ROYAL Editor Nicholas Witchell warns Britain to "prepare for the worst" amid increasing concerns for the Queen's health.
Queen health: We 'must prepare for the worst' says Witchell
The 96-year-old monarch currently remains at Balmoral Castle, her traditional Scottish holiday home.
Earlier this week, the Queen met with the new Prime Minister Liz Truss in Scotland, a break away from the usual measure of welcoming the new leaders at Buckingham, amid concerns for her health.
On Thursday morning, Buckingham Palace released a statement which read: "Following further evaluation this morning, The Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision". The statement further added that the Queen "remains comfortable and at Balmoral".
Speaking on BBC, following the news, Ms Witchell, wearing a black tie, tells Britain that “we are hoping for the best but I think we must now prepare for the worst”.
Speaking on BBC, Mr Witchell said: "It is pretty self-evident that fact that Prince William is breaking his programme and flying up to be with his grandmother.
"Other members of the family are also travelling there, we understand."
He added: "We don't know about the Sussexes, whether they might be going up there."
Interrupting Mr Witchell, Presenter Huw Edwards added that there was "suggestion" that the Duke and Duchess are also heading to Balmoral.
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Mr Witchell claimed that the Duke and Duchess' arrival "just adds to the sombreness, the solemnity of this moment."
Despite the concern, he continued: "We should not rule out, that acccording to the statement, she remains comfortable at Balmoral.
"They are hoping that she will be able to rally on this and recover, but, well, I think the facts speak for themselves.
"As Nicola Sturgeon said, there is profound concern.
"We hope for the best but I think we are now at the stage, where we must prepare for the worst”.
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Concerns for the nation's longest-reigning monarch have been heightened, particularly over the past year.
The 96-year-old, who has episodic mobility struggles, now regularly uses a walking stick and carries out her capable duties from her official residency in Windsor.
Earlier this week, the monarch met with the new Prime Minister Liz Truss at Balmoral Castle.
The monarch traditionally holds the meetings with the newly-appointed leaders at Buckingham Palace, but following concerns for her ill health, she was advised to remain in Scotland.
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The Queen has been in Scotland for the past few weeks, and is not expected to return to Windsor until October.
The Sun recently reported that the Queen's eldest son, and heir to the throne, Prince Charles was making regular visits to his mother.
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