Following medical advice
Britain's Queen Elizabeth has cancelled a trip to Northern Ireland following medical advice.
Buckingham Palace says she has "reluctantly" accepted guidance "to rest for the next few days".
A spokesperson insists the the 95 year-old is "in good spirits and is disappointed" that she will no longer be able to visit.
The British royal had been due to carry out a number of engagements later today, as well as attend an event in Armagh tomorrow to mark the centenary of partition.
The statement from the Royal family concluded with Queen Elizabeth extending her warm wishes to the people of Northern Ireland, adding she looks forward to visiting soon.
In a statement, Ireland's church leader's group wished the Queen well, and acknowledged the significance of her commitment to the work of peace and reconciliation.
The British Monarch is still expected to attend events in Glasgow, for COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in November.
♻️ The Global Investment Summit comes ahead of the Royal Family’s attendance at events in Glasgow for the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in November. It aims to showcase the best of British innovation and highlight the UK’s role in green investment and clean technologies. pic.twitter.com/ERAiBm0Vg8
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) October 19, 2021
She will now follow the medical advice & rest at Windsor Castle, where she has resided since the declaration of the pandemic.
Sky's David Blevins, is in Hillsborough in Co. Down where she was due to visit:
