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Does anybody else think the Queen has lost weight?

(61 Posts)
MayBeMaw Thu 10-Feb-22 07:11:00

Should we be concerned?

Kali2 Sat 12-Feb-22 11:57:07

As maddyone says. And yes, I have noticed that her shoulders in particular have gone very thin and narrow. But she looks amazing for her age, and this is quite a normal process.

My mum was very thin at her age too.

maddyone Fri 11-Feb-22 10:56:00

No, we shouldn’t be concerned. She’s a very old lady who is actually quite remarkable for her age, but she’s not going to live forever. People get old and die, even the Queen.

Iam64 Fri 11-Feb-22 10:52:18

Sparklefizz, yes I agree, made a similar point earlier

Sparklefizz Fri 11-Feb-22 09:06:53

I am wondering if she has had a diagnosis of "something" after her overnight stay in hospital, and that it's being kept under wraps.... hence the weight loss. She seems to be getting her house in order (think of Camilla)

gillgran Thu 10-Feb-22 23:33:52

The Queen has lost weight & is looking quite fragile, although her smile shone through when she hosted at Sandringham last weekend, (Saturday, on TV).

I think many will be concerned that she met with Prince Charles at Windsor just a couple of days before he tested positive for Covid.

I really hope that HM stays healthy for the June celebrations.

glammagran Thu 10-Feb-22 22:36:22

I think looking like you are losing weight in old age is largely due to the loss of muscle mass. I’ve seen elderly horses with their ribs showing through their skin who still ate as much if not more than they’d ever done.

BlueBelle Thu 10-Feb-22 22:26:38

Most people look frail and small when they get to that age surely
She looks fine for such advance years

Gwenisgreat1 Thu 10-Feb-22 22:12:35

She undoubtedly now looks her age, I hope if I reach her age I look as good, though. But, I believe she will soldier on until the end.

Bridgeit Thu 10-Feb-22 22:09:56

Plus , she has had years of experience regarding family ups & downs.

Bridgeit Thu 10-Feb-22 22:06:50

It is not at all unusual as we get older for us to loose weight. So I don’t think we need to be concerned , I expect that she can pick & choose what she wants to do.

snowberryZ Thu 10-Feb-22 21:46:41

Of course I hope I'm wrong and that she has a few years in her still.
But it's the suddenness of the weightless that's concerning.
Probably all the stress her family's put on her recently.
Shame on them.

snowberryZ Thu 10-Feb-22 21:41:30

She's starting to fail.
She's hasn't just lost weight, her shoulders have become very narrow and she's shrunk all over and all of a sudden.
Sadly it's a sign that she doesn't have long.
My mother in law went from being stocky to a fragile little bird overnight and died 6 months later.

Iam64 Thu 10-Feb-22 18:56:16

Oh dear, Prince Charles was with her 2 days before testing positive

AGAA4 Thu 10-Feb-22 16:59:07

She is remarkable for almost 96. She is still smiling despite all she has been through recently. She has gone thinner but my mum did as she aged.

FannyCornforth Thu 10-Feb-22 16:26:23

HettyBetty

MayBeMaw Thank you for the chuckle xxx

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Socksandsocks01 Thu 10-Feb-22 16:14:39

Yes judging by that dress

Katie59 Thu 10-Feb-22 16:08:45

For her age HM is quite able although shrinking noticeably, nice clothes that look good does become a concern. I hope I look that good at 95.

HettyBetty Thu 10-Feb-22 14:28:23

MayBeMaw Thank you for the chuckle xxx

V3ra Thu 10-Feb-22 14:03:52

SueDonim my mother-in-law is exactly the same as you describe.

SueDonim Thu 10-Feb-22 13:42:48

My mum is just a year younger than the Queen, at 94. My mum has always been on the larger side but her upper body in particular is now getting thinner.

I don’t think either the Queen or my mum looks frail, though. Both are animated in their presentation and interested in life.

MayBeMaw Thu 10-Feb-22 13:31:55

HettyBetty

MayBeMaw are you concerned about every elderly person losing weight (a normal occurance) or only about Mrs Windsor?

What a silly question.

HettyBetty Thu 10-Feb-22 13:29:48

MayBeMaw are you concerned about every elderly person losing weight (a normal occurance) or only about Mrs Windsor?

Blossoming Thu 10-Feb-22 12:39:44

merlotgran

According to the family fashionista she’s bang on trend with her loose fitting dresses. ?

Yes, t thought the same! They don’t look too big or ill fitting, they look stylish and comfortable to me. Much better than fussy, tight, restrictive clothes.

grannyrebel7 Thu 10-Feb-22 11:01:42

I think she still rides. There was a picture of her on horseback not long ago. For such a great age she is fantastic and it's quite normal to lose weight when bereaved. She's still got her beautiful smile. ?

Pammie1 Thu 10-Feb-22 10:58:34

I do think age has a lot to do with it, but you have to factor in that she will still be mourning Prince Philip. As stoic as she is in public, it must be taking its’ toll.