What the Queen's schedule had been before her night in hospital

The Queen spent Wednesday night in hospital for 'preliminary investigations', Buckingham Palace has confirmed. Credit: PA

The Queen had a busy October schedule before she cancelled her visit to Northern Ireland and Buckingham Palace has now confirmed she spent a night in hospital.

The monarch was ordered to rest by doctors and advised to cancel her two-day trip to Northern Ireland, which had been scheduled to begin on Wednesday, after attending a number of engagements.

The 95-year-old Head of State went to hospital for “preliminary investigations” on Wednesday night but returned to Windsor on Thursday, the palace said.

It is said the overnight stay was for practical reasons and the Queen was "in good spirits" and back at her desk on Thursday afternoon undertaking light duties.

Here is what the 95-year-old monarch has been up to since her return to Windsor Castle at the start of October:

October 6

The Queen held two virtual audiences at Windsor with the Greek ambassador and the ambassador for Belize.

She then met Canadian troops from 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, and later had a telephone audience with Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

The Queen meets members of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery Credit: Steve Parsons/PA

October 7

The Queen, along with the Earl of Wessex, launched the Queen’s Baton Relay for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games from the forecourt of Buckingham Palace.

October 12:

The Queen attended a Westminster Abbey service of thanksgiving to mark the centenary of the Royal British Legion. She was accompanied by Princess Anne.

She was seen using a walking stick at the abbey. It is believed it was the first time she used a walking aid at a major public event.

The Queen also did not arrive by the traditional great west door but via the poet’s yard entrance, a shorter route to her seat.

Both developments are understood to be tailored for the Queen’s comfort. Buckingham Palace had declined to comment.

The Queen uses a walking stick as she arrives at Westminster Abbey Credit: Arthur Edwards/The Sun/PA

October 13

The monarch has a face-to-face audience with pianist Dame Imogen Cooper to present her with the Queen’s Medal for Music. She also holds three other audiences.

Dame Imogen Cooper at Buckingham Palace, where she was presented with the Queen’s Medal for Music Credit: Aaron Chown/PA

October 14

The Queen travelled to Cardiff to deliver a speech at the sixth session of the Welsh Senedd.

Following her address to the Welsh Parliament, the Queen was heard on video calling world leaders’ inaction on tackling the climate crisis “irritating”. The monarch had been talking to the Duchess of Cornwall and the Senedd's presiding officer Elin Jones.

October 16

The monarch enjoyed a day at the races at Ascot, and presents the trophy after the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes during the Qipco British Champions Day.

The Queen ahead of presenting the trophy after the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes Credit: Steven Paston/PA

October 18

The Queen held a virtual audience with the new Governor-General of New Zealand, Dame Cindy Kiro.

October 19

The Queen had two virtual audiences with the Japanese ambassador and the EU ambassador, and then hosted an evening reception at Windsor Castle to mark the Global Investment Summit.


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