The past few years haven’t been easy forQueen Elizabeth II.
Like the rest of the world, the queen has been greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
It has influenced everything from the events that she’s appeared at to traditional family gatherings like Christmas.

Of course, this is just the latest in the queen’s ongoing issues.
She was taken home the following day.
She later admitted to hurting her back as fans saw her walk with a cane.

She also endured Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s shocking exit from the royal family.
Now, it seems that it’s all taking a toll on the monarch.
“It’s a drip-feed of negativity for the monarchy,” a palace insider tells the outlet.
“I’ve not known such a tumultuous time as this.
It just feels to be one thing after another for the Queen.
It’s going to take a toll.”
Of course, the source notes that the queen is “stoical and mentally strong.”