On Queen Elizabeth II

BBC:

The scene at the gates of Balmoral


Rachel Bell Reporting from Balmoral

Well-wishers have gathered at Balmoral, braving the heavy rainfall along with members of the media from around the world.

Several members of the Queen's immediate family are already at Balmoral to be by her side.

Her Majesty has been in residence at her beloved Scottish holiday home since July.

The statement released from Buckingham Palace earlier today said the Queen remains under medical supervision and that she is comfortable.


Summary

• The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, a statement from Buckingham Palace says
  
  
• Her doctors are concerned for her health, but say the 96-year-old monarch "remains comfortable"
  
  
• All of the Queen's four children and Prince William are now in Scotland to be with her
  
  
• Prince Harry is on his way - he is currently in the UK for various events
  
  
• Well-wishers are gathering at the gates of Balmoral, as well as outside Buckingham Palace, in London
  
  
• New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss says "the whole country will be deeply concerned by the news"
  
  
• The Archbishop of Canterbury says he is sending prayers and the first ministers of Scotland and Wales say the Queen is in their thoughts