THE Queen was spotted behind the wheel in Windsor this morning during a two-week break from duties.
The monarch looked chipper and well in a headscarf and dark sunglasses after she cancelled all public engagements on doctors’ orders.
She was seen driving an understated green five-door Jaguar earlier today.
Her appearance comes days after she was told by her private medics to rest after spending a night in hospital for ‘preliminary tests’.
She was later discharged in “good spirits”, and the stay was kept a secret and only confirmed by the Palace when it was revealed by The Celeb Report.
However, she then cancelled a planned appearance at the COP26 summit.
And while she’s still receiving her daily red boxes of Government documents, the royal has decided to rest until mid-November.
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The new photo will be doubly reassuring to Brits concerned for her health after Boris Johnson said she was “on very good form”.
The PM, who speaks to the Queen every Wednesday for a weekly update, told Channel 4 News on Saturday: “I spoke to Her Majesty and she’s on very good form.
“She’s just got to follow the advice of her doctors and get some rest and I think that’s the important thing.
“I think the whole country wishes her well.”
Palace aides had advised Her Majesty to “cut back” on her “exhausting” schedule, although she is continuing to host virtual audiences with dignitaries.
Last Thursday, she beamed as she presented David Constantine with the Gold Medal for Poetry via videolink.
She will also address attendees at COP26 by way of a pre-recorded message.
And it’s her “firm intention” to attend the Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph this month.
Palace aides will carefully examine her diary to ensure a “careful and cautious approach” is taken in the coming months.
The royal had 295 engagements during 2019 – and has pursued a punishing schedule following the Duke of Edinburgh’s death, carrying out 120 official appointments in 194 days.
PUNISHING SCHEDULE
Sources claimed she was “knackered” as a result of her punishing schedule, coupled with a busy social life and late-night TV.
But the monarch herself shot down her doubters earlier this month by refusing an Oldie of the Year award.
She said she “doesn’t meet the relevant criteria” – and cheekily added: “You are as old as you feel.”
Relatives are said to be concerned for her health, with Harry reportedly planning to return to the UK this Christmas so his grandmother can meet great-granddaughter Lilibet for the first time.
Unsubstantiated reports in US Weekly reveal the Duke of Sussex felt “helpless” from his home in Montecito, LA after learning his grandmother had been hospitalised.
It’s claimed he’s been “checking in non-stop” to ensure she is feeling better.
And a source said he is “hoping to go back home for Christmas with Meghan, if not before, so that [the Queen] can finally get to meet Lilibet and see Archie again.”
