Why Elizabeth is refusing surgery
- Publish date
- Monday, 2 Jul 2018, 10:08AM

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Queen Elizabeth is refusing surgery on her knee as she doesn't want to miss any engagements when it comes time to recover.
The 92-year-old is experiencing bad knee pains and struggles to get up after sitting for long periods of time, according to The Sun.
A source close to the Queen said:
"She was talking to friends at the Chelsea Flower Show and said her knees were playing up.
"But she is reluctant to have an op due to the time it would take to recover. She is incredibly brave.
"People from her and Philip's generation battle through problems and carry on. And Her Majesty doesn't like to cause any fuss."
This news comes just a day after it was revealed that the ministers rehearsed the Queen’s death in a secret exercise.
The plan, which is called ‘Castle Dove’ was an exercise to prepare for the 10 days of mourning after the Queen passes away.
The rehearsal took place after Queen Elizabeth had to pull out of an event at St Paul’s Cathedral due to health concerns.
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