Queen to miss Easter Sunday celebrations
The monarch has been dealing with mobility issues
Last updated 27th May 2022
The Queen is set to miss a host of Easter celebrations as a result of mobility issues, Buckingham Palace has announced.
As the head of the Anglican Church, the Queen has tried to be present at every Easter celebration, but has had to cancel an important date in her calendar as a result of her age.
As the 95-year-old monarch continues to try pressing forward with royal duties, the Royal Family is attending services in her honour.
Last week, Buckingham Palace said that Her Majesty would not attend the traditional Maundy Thursday event, which gives money to those who have provided Christian service to the elderly and those in need.
Instead of the Queen, Prince Charles and his wife Camilla stepped in to perform the role, which took place in St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle on Thursday (April 14th).
During the ceremony, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall handed out bags of maundy coins to 96 men and 96 women, commemorating the Queen's 96th birthday on April 21st.
Speaking during the service, the Bishop of Worcester, Dr John Inge, speaking in his role as Lord High Almoner, said the Queen had a copy of the order of service and a list of Maundy money recipients and details about them.
He added in his speech that the Queen was "close by and would want me to extend to you her greetings."
Following the service, Muriel Davies, 99, who served in the Women's Land Army during the Second World War, spoke of her joy to be recognised by the Royal Family.
"It was lovely meeting Prince Charles, he said 'it's your birthday, I wish you a happy birthday for July - it's lovely that you're here today'," she said.
The monarch has been seen to have mobility issues in her recent public appearances. At a memorial service to her late husband, Prince Philip, she was seen using a walking stick for the first time.