Our Queen

Well she hasn’t ridden for the last three months and I doubt she’ll be riding with a bad back so I m thinking not germanshepherd

I thought that was only temporary BlueBelle.

Even the press doesn’t refer to anyone’s death as dropping off their perch.

I don't understand why people think ill or disabled people have to give up horse riding. It is not applicable to the Queen as she has her own ponies but there is a whole charity organisation called RDA, riding for the disabled, that helps even profoundly physically disabled people access horse riding. It is good for you, even if you have a bad back. Princess Anne used to be patron.

She gave up riding a few months back Germanshepherd due to discomfort

Well said sodapop . Is there noone exempt from the vitriol
of the media? I find Kevin Maguire an odious man.

A high percentage of people get back trouble from time to time - and our Queen is clearly one of them.

Again nasty remarks about our elderly Queen, who has given a lifetime of service to this country, she took her vows seriously and is loved by many as our Monarch. Shame on those who think it’s fine to mock her in her final years.

The. Queen doesn’t have to do anything to be Queen she just has to exist. So whether she’s got a bad back or any number of other ailments we won’t be informed. Her “duties” can easily be done by stand ins and are increasingly being done by them. She won’t hand over the title till she drops off the perch.

merlotgran

Does anyone know if the corgi’s OK?

He’s fine! His back is a bit sore, too, but he’s sharing the Queen’s horse liniment and they’re both getting on very well with it.

Germanshepherdsmum

She does still ride regularly. It was just a few days ago that she was reported to have been seen riding at Windsor. A good way of keeping fit, getting fresh air and being with the horses she loves, back permitting !

That’s strange, I read that she has had to give up riding.

Does anyone know if the corgi’s OK?

Didn’t Andrew give her the corgis after her old one died?

Maybe not one of his best decisions….along with a few others ?

A little bird told me that it was one of the Corgis that caused HM to fall off her electric scooter, by running into her path. Luckily, she landed on the Corgi, and just hurt her back - it could have been worse! She was wearing a helmet, too, unlike when she goes horse riding.

Why has no one suggested hip problems which I would imagine would explain the scan and walking stick. She is doing remarkably well for her age.

We could say the same of some newspaper editors Georgesgran and they are nowhere near the age of the Queen. I found that shocking as well.

I only caught a bit of GM tv today (don’t usually watch it at all). There was a newspaper editor called Kevin who pronounced the Queen not fit for purpose (or words to that effect) as she was no longer able to carry out the duties of her job as pledged. I’m not a great Royalist, although fond of HM but found his blunt, arrogant attitude quite shocking.

maddyone

Galaxy

What is this new thing that people can just say anything they like with no evidence. I think the Queen has hurt her back whilst trampolining, I have no evidence for this but it's what I believe.

I think you could be right Galaxy

I believe she was caught paragliding in her helicopter when she went to Sandringham recently followed by a parachute jump over Windsor on her return.

Don't think our Queen has dementia. At the age of 95 it is not surprising she has health issues. Whatever she is dealing with she is entitled to privacy.

She does still ride regularly. It was just a few days ago that she was reported to have been seen riding at Windsor. A good way of keeping fit, getting fresh air and being with the horses she loves, back permitting !

Kim19

Apart from her current backache, am I right in thinking HM still rides on a regular basis? Think I read this recently and just wanted to make sure I have my facts correct. If so, I think that's wonderful and more power to her elbow. Great lady.

I read she had given up riding because of ‘discomfort.’

Can’t say I blame her ?

Apart from her current backache, am I right in thinking HM still rides on a regular basis? Think I read this recently and just wanted to make sure I have my facts correct. If so, I think that's wonderful and more power to her elbow. Great lady.

She’s ancient! Getting a bit passed it. If we are lucky to live to that age we will be the same. Doesn’t mean anything other than a bit of frailty setting in and time to put on her slippers and relax. My mum lived to 101, but by the time she was 95 she was passed doing anything physical and really quite like pottering doing her own thing without any outside stress.

Just think it would be more sensible to hand the baton to her heir, but it is her choice.

I don't think many of us would still want to be working at 95 but the Queen just carries on.
It's hardly surprising that she gets tired and has now sprained her back. I sprained mine falling down the stairs while running recently.
I don't think she will give up the throne but the younger royals will take on more of her work.

Galaxy

What is this new thing that people can just say anything they like with no evidence. I think the Queen has hurt her back whilst trampolining, I have no evidence for this but it's what I believe.

I think you could be right Galaxy

horse riding is good for your back as it improves your core