Is the Queen READY TO QUIT?
WOMAN - UK|August 24, 2020
As rumours persist that she may retire, we look at what life might be like for our 94-year-old monarch after COVID-19
REBECCA CALDERWOOD
Is the Queen READY TO QUIT?

The scandal surrounding Prince Andrew’s friendship with disgraced financier, the late Jeffrey Epstein, meant 2019 was a tricky year for Her Majesty, but 2020 is proving to be equally challenging.

Just weeks after Prince Harry and Meghan quit royal duties, a pandemic sent the country into lockdown – forcing the Queen and Prince Philip to isolate in Windsor Castle. But amid speculation that she’s about to pass the crown on to Charles, Ingrid Seward, Editor-in-Chief of Majesty, tells us she doesn’t think the Queen is prepared to give it up just yet…

THE SIMPLE LIFE

With a significant number of summer engagements cancelled, including Trooping the Colour and the annual Birthday Honours list, the Queen has had spare time on her hands. It’s reported she is enjoying daily horse rides, and the Palace released new pictures of her looking healthy and happy in the saddle in May.

This story is from the August 24, 2020 edition of WOMAN - UK.

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