In a new royal outing, the Queen surprises Britons with an update on her health

• Queen was seen in a royal Outing without a walking stick
• The monarch arrived at Windsor Castle on Tuesday to receive the Canterbury Cross for her contributions to the Church of England.
• the Queen’s latest outing provided a welcome respite for royal fans

On Tuesday, Queen Elizabeth was seen without a walking stick or other aide as she met the Archbishop of Canterbury in a surprise outing for the ailing monarch.

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According to a magazine, the 96-year-old monarch arrived at Windsor Castle on Tuesday to receive the Canterbury Cross for her contributions to the Church of England.

Many people were surprised by the Queen’s engagement, during which she met Archbishop Justin Welby, after she had missed the Garter Day procession, as well as several Platinum Jubilee events and the State Opening of Parliament in recent months.

Queen Elizabeth withdrew from her Jubilee celebrations due to ‘discomfort,’ and was later seen using what appeared to be crutches on Garter Day. This meant that worries about her health and mobility continued to mount.

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As a result, the Queen’s latest outing provided a welcome respite for royal fans, who witnessed the Queen walk without a cane as she met the archbishop.