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Is the Queen unwell, what engagements has she cancelled due to illness and when was her cataract surgery?

THE Queen was forced to pull out of a morning service at St Paul's Cathedral on June 28 marking the 200th anniversary of the Order of Michael and St George.

But on July 2 the 92-year-old monarch was back on her feet in Edinburgh. Here's what we know.

 The Queen attends the Ceremony of the Keys in Edinburgh on July 2, 2018
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The Queen attends the Ceremony of the Keys in Edinburgh on July 2, 2018Credit: Splash News

Is the Queen unwell?

The Queen is back attending engagements after pulling out of a service at St Paul's Cathedral.

A spokeswoman said the Queen pulled out of the engagement on June 28 because she was "feeling under the weather".

The Queen was said to be suffering from a summer cold.

However they later added that "no doctor has been called" and outstanding engagements had not been cancelled.

She is known for her strong constitution and no-fuss approach to her infrequent illnesses.

The Queen, 92, has bounced back with a busy schedule of events for Holyrood Week.

She was seen on July 2 at the Ceremony of the Keys event in Edinburgh having recovered from her cold.

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Angelina Jolie was made an honorary dame at the service at St Paul's

What engagements did she cancel due to illness?

Her Majesty pulled out of a service at St Paul's Cathedral to mark the 200th anniversary of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George.

At the service Hollywood star Angelina Jolie was made an honorary dame for her campaign work in 2014.

The cathedral where the event took place is the home of the Chapel of the Order of St Michael and St George, which was formally dedicated in 1906.

It is for distinguished services in connection with foreign affairs and service overseas.

 

When was her cataract surgery?

Her Majesty had eye surgery in May to remove a cataract.

She was treated as a day patient at the private King Edward VII's hospital in London and did not cancel any engagements or appearances, but was later spotted wearing sunglasses.

Last week the Queen was seen out and about at Royal Ascot for five days on the trot.

The monarch was wheeled down the course in a horse-drawn carriage in front of thousands of racegoers on the final day of the festival - joined by the Duke of York.

In 2013, she had her first hospital stay in 10 years when, at the age of 86, she suffered symptoms of gastroenteritis and missed an engagement in Swansea.

 

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