Queen may cancel Braemar Games appearance over mobility issues

Prince Charles has been seen making regular morning visits to the Queen at Balmoral, as she may be forced to cancel her appearance at an upcoming event.

The Queen is “carefully considering” whether she is fit enough to attend the Braemar Games next weekend, according to The Mail on Sunday.

It comes as concerns grow over her Majesty’s mobility issues.

The Queen usually attends The Highland Games which are a highlight in the monarch’s calendar.

A source revealed on Saturday that the Queen is keen to attend if her health will allow it.

It comes as Prince Charles has been seen making regular morning visits to the Queen at Balmoral as she continues to suffer mobility problems.

They are a sign of the Prince of Wales’ concern for his mother as unplanned visits between households on the estate are highly unusual, according to The Sun.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles in Balmoral in 2021. The Queen’s eldest son is said to be visiting her every morning. Picture: Andrew Milligan-WPA Pool/Getty Images

The Queen is “carefully considering” whether she is well enough to attend the Braemar Games in Scotland as concerns grow over her worsening mobility issues.

The Highland Games, which are often attended by the Queen and the British Prime Minister, are usually a highlight in the monarch’s calendar.

Next weekend’s gathering will be the first to be held since the start of the pandemic.

A source told the Daily Mail that the Queen is keen to attend the gathering, where contestants battle it out in caber-tossing and tug-of-war, if she is able.

The Queen at the 2018 Braemar Gathering with Priincess Anne. Picture: AFP

Aides may only confirm Her Majesty’s attendance on the day.

A source told the Daily Mail there had been “a change in the past few weeks” in the Queen’s mobility, which meant that she was “resting” a lot more.

The monarch has received “family visitors” at her Scottish estate with “lots of the great-grandchildren”.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have visited with their children, while the Earl and Countess of Wessex and their children have also been staying at the castle.

Her Majesty shares a laugh with Prince Charles at the 2012 Braemar Highland Gathering. Picture: Getty Images

Prince Andrew had also been in Balmoral, keen to speak to the Queen about his future working role within the royal family, according to the source.

The 96-year-old Queen was last seen in public on July 21, when she flew to Aberdeen Airport to begin her annual holiday at Balmoral.

Her Majesty is likely to concede that she will not be able to fly to London to appoint a new British Prime Minister.

It had been hoped the Queen would head to Windsor Castle or Buckingham Palace for the transitional appointment to invite a new leader to form a government, but this is now unlikely due to her mobility issues.