The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral in Scotland and her doctors are concerned for her health, Buckingham Palace has said today (Thursday, September 8).

The full statement read:

“Following further evaluation this morning, The Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision.

“The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral.”

Prime Minister Liz Truss (pictured top) has said that the whole country will be “deeply concerned” by this news.

Truss was received by Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday (September 6) at Balmoral, where she was formally appointed Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury.

“My thoughts – and the thoughts of people across our United Kingdom – are with Her Majesty The Queen and her family at this time,” Truss said on Twitter.