Queen ‘battled sickness’ in last months of life, new ebook claims

Queen Elizabeth II was “battling” critical sickness in the previous couple of months earlier than her demise, based on a brand new biography.

Alhough the Queen’s official explanation for demise is listed as previous age, Gyles Brandreth, a buddy of Prince Philip, has claimed Her Majesty in truth succumbed to a uncommon type of bone marrow most cancers.

Mr Brandreth’s claims have been revealed in a brand new biography, Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait, through which he writes: “I had heard that the Queen had a type of myeloma — bone marrow most cancers — which might clarify her tiredness and weight reduction and people ‘mobility points’ we had been typically advised about over the last yr or so of her life.

“The most typical symptom of myeloma is bone ache, particularly within the pelvis and decrease again, and a number of myeloma is a illness that usually impacts the aged.

“Presently, there is no such thing as a identified remedy, however therapy — together with medicines to assist regulate the immune system and medicines that assist stop the weakening of the bones — can cut back the severity of its signs and prolong the affected person’s survival by months or two to 3 years.”

The ebook, which is serialised on Mail+, additionally claims the late monarch suffered durations of low power whereas additionally inisting to aides she was decided to remain busy after her husband’s demise in April final yr.

Her biographer additionally writes that, when the Queen felt weaker, she would fill her days by watching BBC drama Line of Responsibility.

“My husband would definitely not have permitted,” she is claimed to have mentioned.

Months earlier than her demise, the Queen’s well being was a priority after a string of occasion cancellations because of mobility points.

Throughout her Platinum Jubilee final summer time, the late monarch was pressured to overlook occasions because of well being troubles.

The revelations come simply in the future after Camilla, the Queen Consort, delivered greater than 1,000 Paddington bear toys that had been left in tribute to the late Queen to susceptible youngsters.

The royal mentioned it was a “pleasure” to assist the stuffed toys get new houses with youngsters cared for by Barnardo’s charity at Bow day nursery in east London.

She visited the nursery and held a picnic full with Paddington’s signature marmalade sandwiches.

1000’s of toys had been left by members of the general public on the Lengthy Stroll in Windsor and out of doors Buckingham Palace throughout the Queen’s 10-day mourning interval.

As she departed, Camilla advised the youngsters and nursery employees: “It has been a pleasure to discover a house for these bears – please take care of them rigorously.”