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Queen Elizabeth II driving her Jaguar car in the grounds of Windsor Castle Queen Elizabeth II driving her Jaguar car in the grounds of Windsor Castle, UK - 01 Nov 2021

Queen Elizabethis out and about following herrecent health scare.

The monarch, 95, was spotted behind the wheel of her green Jaguar around the Windsor Castle estate on Monday. She wore sunglasses and a headscarf as she drove the grounds, marking her first time being seen in public in recent weeks.

In addition to using a walking cane to get around last month, the Queen has also reportedly been given doctor’s orders recently togive up horse ridingandmartinis.

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Queen Elizabeth II driving her Jaguar car in the grounds of Windsor Castle Queen Elizabeth II driving her Jaguar car in the grounds of Windsor Castle, UK - 01 Nov 2021

U.K. Prime MinisterBoris Johnsonspoke with Channel 4 News in Rome on Saturday, telling the outlet, “I spoke to Her Majesty and she’s onvery good form,” Reuters andThe Guardianreported. “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.”

While the Queen enjoyed a car ride, members of the royal family —Prince Charles,Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall,Prince WilliamandKate Middleton— were gathering in Scotland on Monday for the start of the COP26 United Nations Climate Change Conference. The palace announced last week that the Queen wouldnot attend the conferenceas scheduled, following advice to rest.

However, the Queen recorded a video message that will be played at an evening reception on Monday.

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Queen Elizabethhopes to be back in action later this month.

“It remains The Queen’s firm intention to be present for the National Service of Remembrance onRemembrance Sunday, on 14th November,” the palace said.

source: people.com