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BBC ONE suspended its regular programming to focus its coverage on the Queen's health today.

Her Majesty, 96, is currently under medical supervision in Balmoral where her family has rushed to be by her side.

The Queen is said to be comfortable in Balmoral
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The Queen is said to be comfortable in BalmoralCredit: AFP
The BBC issued rolling news coverage this afternoon
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The BBC issued rolling news coverage this afternoon

The Beeb this afternoon aired a BBC News Special with the next planned programme being the BBC News at Six.

BBC One interrupted Bargain Hunt at 12.39 to deliver the statement from Buckingham Palace which said royal doctors were concerned for the Queen's health.


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A statement released by the Palace today 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."

The BBC then went onto run rolling news coverage, discussing the health concerns of the Queen with various reporters including BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell.

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The royals have all rushed to be by the Queen's side after the Palace revealed doctors were "concerned" for her health.

Prince Harry this afternoon dashed to Scotland by himself, while Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and the Earl and Countess of Wessex flew together to be by the Queen's side.

William was seen driving AndrewSophie Wessex and Edward to Balmoral after their flight landed this afternoon.

Meanwhile, Clarence House confirmed Prince Charles and Camilla had already travelled to be by her side.

Her Majesty is said to be "comfortable" in Balmoral where she is being monitored by doctors.

It comes just two days after the Queen beamed while meeting new Prime Minister Liz Truss at Balmoral.

Ms Truss was among the first to wish Her Majesty well today after the formal appointment on Monday.

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She said: "The whole country will be deeply concerned by the news from Buckingham Palace this lunchtime.

"My thoughts - and the thoughts of people across our United Kingdom - are with Her Majesty The Queen and her family at this time."

The Queen met with new PM Liz Truss at Balmoral on Tuesday
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The Queen met with new PM Liz Truss at Balmoral on TuesdayCredit: PA
Prince William flew from West London to Scotland to see Her Majesty
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Prince William flew from West London to Scotland to see Her Majesty
The Duke of Cambridge was seen driving his family to Balmoral to be with Queen
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Prince William, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex in the car after landing in Aberdeen to see the QueenCredit: Michal Wachucik/Abermedia
Kate Middleton was seen on the school run today while William headed to Scotland
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Kate Middleton was seen on the school run today while William headed to ScotlandCredit: Jon Bond
They have now arrived at Balmoral to be with the Queen
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They have now arrived at Balmoral to be with the QueenCredit: PA
Prince Andrew arrives at RAF Northolt in his Bentley ahead of the flight to Scotland
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Prince Andrew arrives at RAF Northolt in his Bentley ahead of the flight to ScotlandCredit: Andrew Styczynski
Charles was seen leaving Dumfries this morning before arriving on the grounds of Balmoral by helicopter
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Charles was seen leaving Dumfries this morning before arriving on the grounds of Balmoral by helicopterCredit: Sky News
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