Queen will not attend Highland Games event, Palace confirms

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The Queen is to miss the Braemar Gathering, a popular Highland Games event being held in Scotland this weekend. The Queen, who has been suffering from mobility problems since last autumn, will not attend with the decision taken to ensure her comfort, it is understood.

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