Queen cancels Northern Ireland trip on 'medical advice'

The Queen has had to cancel a scheduled trip to Northern Ireland on medical advice, Buckingham Palace has said.

The 95-year-old monarch was meant to be travelling to Northern Ireland for a two day trip, which was due to begin on Wednesday. She is said to be in “good spirits” and “disappointed” that she is no longer able to go.

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “Her Majesty is in good spirits and is disappointed that she will no longer be able to visit Northern Ireland”

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