After the Queen advised her to cancel her solo trip, the Princess Royal unveiled a stone to commemorate the centenary of Northern Ireland’s independence.
During her one-day trip, the royal visited several venues across Londonderry including the Siege Museum – dedicated to the 1688 bombardment and the development of the Apprentice Boys organisation.
Anne, 71, was greeted by local schoolchildren before enjoying a performance by highland dancers and unveiling a Centenary Stone, marking the 100th anniversary of the foundation of Northern Ireland.
The 95-year-old monarch was due to make a two-day trip to Northern Ireland last month but ‘accepted medical advice to rest for the next few days’ and is currently recuperating at Windsor Castle.
The Princess Royal has unveiled a stone to mark Northern Ireland’s centenary during a visit to the Siege Museum in Londonderry as part of a one-day visit to the region
Anne, 71 years old, was welcomed by schoolchildren before she could enjoy a performance by highland dancers during the event to mark the 100th anniversary of the foundation of Northern Ireland
To mark the occasion, events have been held across the region, including a cross-community service in Armagh attended by Prime Minister Boris Johnson last month.
Following the museum visit, the royal visited Limavady to meet people involved in the family-run Seating Matters, which exports therapeutic sitting around the world.
She also met with Limavady Community Development Initiative staff and volunteers, which played a major role in the recent refurbishment of the Roe Valley Hospital.
The building was converted into a multifunctional community center and support for vulnerable adults during the coronavirus epidemic.
The Princess Royal is pictured signing a visitors book after unveiling the stone to mark Northern Ireland’s centenary during a visit to The Siege Museum
The Princess Royal watches dancers perform during a visit at The Siege Museum, before heading to Limavady, where she met people involved with the family-run Seating Matters company.
The Queen, who had to stay in hospital for tests last month, She was due to visit October 10, but was forced from her home due to her illness.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said that the Queen has reluctantly accepted medical advice to take a rest for the next few day.
“Her Majesty is in good spirits but is disappointed she will not be able to travel to Northern Ireland, where she was due to perform a series of engagements today.
The Queen wishes the people of Northern Ireland the best and looks forward visiting them again in the near future.
According to royal sources, there was no cause for concern about Queen Elizabeth’s health. It is believed that her decision was not related to coronavirus. Her condition has not yet been disclosed.
The Queen, who had to stay in hospital last month for tests, was due to visit Cardiff in October but was forced out by her health. She is pictured using a walking stick in Cardiff last month
The Queen is double-vaccinated. Her first was administered by a Windsor Castle household physician on January 9, followed by her second at the beginning of March, ahead of her public appearance at the end of five months.
Buckingham Palace did not comment on whether the head-of-state had received her booster Covid-19, but given her age, it is likely she has.
Yesterday evening, Her Majesty was still available to give her speech to Government representatives at the reception of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow via Video.
In her most personal speech, the monarch thanked her husband for his commitment to the environment. She also urged leaders to create a safer future for their people and the planet.