Prince Harry and Meghan 'Will Be Traveling to Scotland' To Be With Queen

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are heading to Scotland to visit Queen Elizabeth II, who is under medical supervision after doctors became concerned for her health.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were due to appear at the WellChild Awards in London on Thursday evening, September 8.

A spokesperson told Newsweek: "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be traveling to Scotland."

Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and the Queen's other children are at or traveling to Balmoral Castle, where the 96-year-old spent her summer holiday. Princess Anne, her daughter, is already at Balmoral. Prince William is also making his way to Scotland.

Buckingham Palace said in a 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."

The worrying news broke as Harry and Meghan were preparing for the final stop on a whirlwind tour of Europe that also took in Germany and Manchester.

WellChild is a charity close to his heart and the only U.K. organization he visited in person in 2021, during a trip back to Britain to unveil a statue of his mother, Princess Diana.

The couple were expected to fly back to America not long after the awards ceremony, which was due to begin at 6:15 p.m. U.K. time, but like other royals they ripped up the schedule to be at Elizabeth's side.

Robert Jobson, author of William At 40: The Making of a Modern Monarch, told Newsweek: "This statement is very unusual from the palace who ordinarily look to play down concerns. So this is worrying. The Duke of Cambridge is travelling to Balmoral, which I think is significant."

Dickie Arbiter, the Queen's spokesperson for 12 years, told Newsweek: "The statement was very clear that there is concern for the Queen's health and the doctors have recommended she remain under medical supervision.

"So, that speaks volumes. That the family have flown up—obviously there is incredible concern. There is also concern in the U.K. and concern throughout the Commonwealth, which the Queen is head of.

"We are in uncharted territory because up until now Buckingham Palace have not commented on the health of the royal family in this way. So, we have to wait and see what happens."

Britain's political world was sent into shock as the news rippled through the House of Commons, as notes were passed to the Prime Minister, Liz Truss, and leader of the opposition Keir Starmer during a live session.

Politicians on all sides have been paying tribute, including Truss who was only asked to form a new government by the 96-year-old monarch on Tuesday, September 6.

At the time, Buckingham Palace said: "The Queen received in Audience The Right Honourable Elizabeth Truss MP today and requested her to form a new Administration. Ms Truss accepted Her Majesty's offer and kissed hands upon her appointment as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury."

Update 9/8/22 10:30 a.m. EDT: This article was updated with additional comment and context.