Britain’s national broadcaster has suspended coverage on its flagship station to present live updates on the 96-year-old monarch’s health.
The BBC has suspended its regularly scheduled programming on its flagship channel to present live updates on the health of Queen Elizabeth II as news broke that she has been placed under medical supervision.
The special form of coverage, reserved for breaking news events, has not been seen since the announcement of the death of the queen’s husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in April 2021.
The broadcaster has blocked out all regular shows from its BBC1 schedule until 6 p.m. GMT tonight.
News broke at lunchtime in Britain that, following the cancellation of an official video conference meeting with her privy council on the advice of doctors on Wednesday night, the 96-year-old monarch’s medical team now considered there to be cause for concern.
An official statement from Buckingham Palace on Thursday 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.
