The Queen spent Wednesday night in hospital for ‘preliminary investigations’ after cancelling her visit to Northern Ireland.
Her Majesty, 95, has since returned to Windsor Castle and was said to be in ‘good spirits’.
In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: ‘Following medical advice to rest for a few days, The Queen attended hospital on Wednesday afternoon for some preliminary investigations, returning to Windsor Castle at lunchtime today, and remains in good spirits.’
It is understood the trip to hospital was expected to be for a short stay, so was not announced by the Palace at the time, as well as in order to protect the Queen’s medical privacy.
The overnight stay was said to be for practical reasons. The Queen’s medical team are understood to have been taking a cautious approach.
She was seen by specialists at the private King Edward VII’s Hospital in central London.
Her admittance is understood not to have been related to coronavirus.
The Queen was said to be back at her desk on Thursday afternoon, undertaking light duties.
The head of state was said to be disappointed not to be able to travel to Northern Ireland on Wednesday, and reluctantly heeded the advice of her royal physicians.
She has had a busy schedule since returning from Balmoral at the start of October, and hosted a major Global Investment summit at Windsor Castle on Tuesday evening, where she looked bright and cheerful as she carried out her royal duties.
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