The Queen still intends to use the palace for audiences and engagements, but changes have been made in line with the ‘rule of six’ as she looks set to move to Windsor Castle in October
Buckingham Palace has cancelled all ‘large-scale’ events until next year (Image)
Buckingham Palace has said no “large-scale events” like investitures will be held at the Queen’s official London residence or Windsor Castle for the rest of the year.
Explaining the decision, Buckingham Palace said it had been taken in line with “current government guidelines, and as a sensible precaution in the current circumstances”.
The Queen still intends to use the palace for audiences and engagements but rising coronavirus cases and the “rule of six” restrictions on gatherings indoors appear to have prompted the move.
Buckingham Palace said on its website: “In line with current government guidelines, and as a sensible precaution in the current circumstances, there will be no large scale events held at Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle for the rest of the year.
