Update: Prince Harry traveling to Balmoral to be with the Queen

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By stefan armitage

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UPDATE - Meghan Markle is no longer expected to travel to Balmoral to be with the Queen As reported by BBC News, Meghan Markle is no longer expected to join her husband, Prince Harry, in traveling to Balmoral to be with the Royal Family amid the Queen's health concerns.  

The BBC adds that Markle "may travel to Balmoral at a later date".

Original: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are traveling to Balmoral to be with the Queen following the concerning news that Her Majesty is currently under "medical supervision".

Shortly after midday on Thursday, September 8, Buckingham Palace shared the following statement:

"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."

BBC News later reported that members of the Royal Family were traveling to Balmoral in order to be with Her Majesty.

As of this writing, the Queen's son, Prince Charles, is currently at Balmoral with his wife, The Duchess of Cambridge.

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Additionally, the Queen's other children, The Duke of York and the Count and Countess of Wessex, are also traveling to the Scottish estate.

Princess Anne was already reportedly in Scotland carrying out various engagements, and is now at Balmoral with her family.

The Queen's grandson, the Duke of Cambridge Prince William, is also traveling to Balmoral, with the Duchess of Cambridge reportedly remaining in Windsor with their children.

BBC News has also reported that a representative for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have also reported that the couple is also traveling to Balmoral to be with the Duke of Sussex's grandmother.

According to the BBC, Prince Harry and Meghan were in the UK for a charity event.

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On Tuesday, Her Majesty appointed Liz Truss as the United Kingdom's new prime minister after the latter won the summer Conservative leadership bid.

The occasion took place at Balmoral, as the Queen did not travel to London for the event, which has often taken place at Buckingham Palace for previous prime ministers.

In response to today's news, the new PM tweeted that the country should be "deeply concerned" about the Queen's wellbeing.

"The whole country will be deeply concerned by the news from Buckingham Palace this lunchtime," Truss tweeted. "My thoughts - and the thoughts of people across our United Kingdom - are with Her Majesty The Queen and her family at this time."

Additionally, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer also shared his concerns about the news, tweeting: "Along with the rest of the country, I am deeply worried by the news from Buckingham Palace this afternoon.

"My thoughts are with Her Majesty The Queen and her family at this time, and I join everyone across the United Kingdom in hoping for her recovery."

A statement from former PM Tony Blair reads: "It is deeply concerning to hear today's news from Buckingham Palace. My thoughts and prayers are with Her Majesty the Queen and her family at this worrying time."

Back in June, Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, with the entire nation enjoying a long weekend of celebrations to mark Her Majesty's 70-year record reign.

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