Queen Elizabeth’s reign is facing its biggest crisis yet, with the monarch set to withdraw from public life for the foreseeable future.
It is believed Her Majesty, who remains in isolation, informed members of the royal family, including her children Prince Charles and Princess Anne, of her decision via private video calls.
The reports come amid growing speculation that the 94-year-old may never return to regular frontline royal duties – even after coronavirus lockdown measures are eased.
Her Majesty, along with husband Prince Philip, has been in self-isolation at Windsor Castle since March 19. Prior to that, her last public appearance was in London on March 9 at the Commonwealth Service held at Westminster Abbey.
Palace officials confirmed that the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh would be staying put at Windsor Castle out of concern for their safety during the health crisis.
The official added that they are following “appropriate advice on engagements”, with a royal source telling the Sunday Times the Queen’s future diary is currently empty.
“We haven’t cancelled a load of engagements, but nothing is going into Her Majesty’s diary at the moment,” the royal insider revealed.
“I don’t think we’ll see her again for a while,” added another palace insider.
In usual times, the Queen would return to Buckingham Palace in May and stay there until retreating to Balmoral in July for a summer break.
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