Queen Elizabeth II to miss Easter service at Windsor Palace for the first time in 50 years.
This is reported by the BBC, referring to Buckingham Palace..
The rest of the royal family plan to attend.
Elizabeth II also missed Maundy Thursday services for the first time since 1970, but had previously attended a memorial service for her husband Prince Philip in March..
The Queen will turn 96 next week. Although her health is generally good, it has become more difficult for her to move around, so Elizabeth II is increasingly refusing to directly participate in events..
In June, a grand four-day celebration of the " Buckingham Palace presented the full program of the celebration in January.