Royal Mystery: The Queen's cause of death may never be revealed, but medical experts have a few theories
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With her passing on September 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II ended her service as the longest-reigning queen in British history. She rose to the throne in 1952 and remained until her death at the age of 96.
With the passing of Her Majesty, the majority of the globe will witness for the first time the accession of a new monarch to the British throne. But there is one mystery that has been nagging many people's minds for a while now: how did the Queen die?
Queen Elizabeth II's death on September 8, 2022, made her the longest-reigning queen in British history. Credit: Twitter/Royal Family.
The royal family officially stated that the 96-year-old had 'died peacefully' in her favourite Scottish retreat, Balmoral Castle. Unfortunately, we don't have any more information at this time.
The doctors were 'concerned' for her health and 'advised she remain under medical supervision,' according to a statement released from Buckingham Palace in the hours before her death.
'The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral,' the statement added.
Buckingham Palace is keeping quiet about the details of Queen Elizabeth II's passing, so the official cause of death may never be known.
Although details surrounding the Queen's passing have been kept secret, medical professionals have speculated that frailty and 'geriatric syndrome' may have played a role in her health decline.
If the Queen had been assessed using the Frailty Index used by the UK National Health Service, she would have been classified as a 'typical case,' say medical specialists.
This index is meant to track the progress of frailty in persons over the age of 65, keeping track of changes such as decreased mobility, frequent falls, and a loss of weight.
According to the National Health Service, frailty is characterised by the gradual depletion of our bodies' inherent reserves, which leaves us extremely susceptible to rapid deterioration in health in response to seemingly minor events, such as a minor infection or a change in medication or environment.
The Prisma-7 test found that the Queen fulfilled five of the seven criteria for frailty. She used a walking stick, was over 85 years old, had numerous health issues that necessitated constant assistance, repeated cancellation of plans and social engagements, and was under careful medication.
The Queen's death was first attributed to a single, unspecified sickness, but subsequent analysis raised the possibility that she may have actually been a victim of a geriatric syndrome, in which a collection of symptoms rather than a single condition was to blame.
On Sunday's episode of Weekend Sunrise, Dr Ginni Mansberg speculated that the Queen may have died of a stroke or heart attack. Both illnesses, Dr Mansberg explained, are among the top three causes of death among women (behind dementia).
Since 2021, the Queen has had to cut back on her royal obligations, which the doctor said was completely understandable. 'She was losing some weight, she was walking with a stick,' she said.
'As you get older, you are frailer, you don't have as much muscle strength, you don't have as much energy. Doing the sorts of duties she had to perform would be taxing.'
While Buckingham Palace remains tight-lipped about the Queen's health, medical professionals discuss her death. Credit: AFP/Tom Hevezi.
While seeing the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Liz Truss, during one of her final official activities, the Queen was also seen with a purple bruise on her right hand—a possible indicator of peripheral vascular disease, according to Dr Deb Cohen-Jones.
'It's a blood circulation disorder that causes the blood vessels outside of your heart and brain to narrow, block, or spasm,' she said. 'It can sometimes result in heart failure. If your peripheral circulation is that poor, organs aren't receiving a good blood supply. It can be a sign of multi-organ failure.'
Since the Queen always wore gloves whenever she went outside, it's awful to think of how long she may have been in pain from this condition if it was indeed true.
As previously reported, the Queen missed the ceremonial church service for her Platinum Jubilee festivities in June due to complaints of pain, and she also caught the coronavirus in February.
During this time of grief, sadness, and uncertainty, our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family, and we hope that the Queen can find some peace and comfort in her final resting place.
What about you, members – have you thought about the true cause of the Queen's death?
With the passing of Her Majesty, the majority of the globe will witness for the first time the accession of a new monarch to the British throne. But there is one mystery that has been nagging many people's minds for a while now: how did the Queen die?
Queen Elizabeth II's death on September 8, 2022, made her the longest-reigning queen in British history. Credit: Twitter/Royal Family.
The royal family officially stated that the 96-year-old had 'died peacefully' in her favourite Scottish retreat, Balmoral Castle. Unfortunately, we don't have any more information at this time.
The doctors were 'concerned' for her health and 'advised she remain under medical supervision,' according to a statement released from Buckingham Palace in the hours before her death.
'The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral,' the statement added.
Buckingham Palace is keeping quiet about the details of Queen Elizabeth II's passing, so the official cause of death may never be known.
Although details surrounding the Queen's passing have been kept secret, medical professionals have speculated that frailty and 'geriatric syndrome' may have played a role in her health decline.
If the Queen had been assessed using the Frailty Index used by the UK National Health Service, she would have been classified as a 'typical case,' say medical specialists.
This index is meant to track the progress of frailty in persons over the age of 65, keeping track of changes such as decreased mobility, frequent falls, and a loss of weight.
According to the National Health Service, frailty is characterised by the gradual depletion of our bodies' inherent reserves, which leaves us extremely susceptible to rapid deterioration in health in response to seemingly minor events, such as a minor infection or a change in medication or environment.
The Prisma-7 test found that the Queen fulfilled five of the seven criteria for frailty. She used a walking stick, was over 85 years old, had numerous health issues that necessitated constant assistance, repeated cancellation of plans and social engagements, and was under careful medication.
The Queen's death was first attributed to a single, unspecified sickness, but subsequent analysis raised the possibility that she may have actually been a victim of a geriatric syndrome, in which a collection of symptoms rather than a single condition was to blame.
On Sunday's episode of Weekend Sunrise, Dr Ginni Mansberg speculated that the Queen may have died of a stroke or heart attack. Both illnesses, Dr Mansberg explained, are among the top three causes of death among women (behind dementia).
Since 2021, the Queen has had to cut back on her royal obligations, which the doctor said was completely understandable. 'She was losing some weight, she was walking with a stick,' she said.
'As you get older, you are frailer, you don't have as much muscle strength, you don't have as much energy. Doing the sorts of duties she had to perform would be taxing.'
While Buckingham Palace remains tight-lipped about the Queen's health, medical professionals discuss her death. Credit: AFP/Tom Hevezi.
While seeing the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Liz Truss, during one of her final official activities, the Queen was also seen with a purple bruise on her right hand—a possible indicator of peripheral vascular disease, according to Dr Deb Cohen-Jones.
'It's a blood circulation disorder that causes the blood vessels outside of your heart and brain to narrow, block, or spasm,' she said. 'It can sometimes result in heart failure. If your peripheral circulation is that poor, organs aren't receiving a good blood supply. It can be a sign of multi-organ failure.'
Since the Queen always wore gloves whenever she went outside, it's awful to think of how long she may have been in pain from this condition if it was indeed true.
As previously reported, the Queen missed the ceremonial church service for her Platinum Jubilee festivities in June due to complaints of pain, and she also caught the coronavirus in February.
During this time of grief, sadness, and uncertainty, our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family, and we hope that the Queen can find some peace and comfort in her final resting place.
What about you, members – have you thought about the true cause of the Queen's death?
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