A timeline of Queen Elizabeth II's recent health issues

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Queen Elizabeth II has died after being placed under medical supervision when doctors became concerned about the elderly monarch's health.

The 96-year-old has had a number of health issues and scares in recent times, including testing positive for COVID-19 and being advised to avoid some engagements and rest up.

Here is a timeline of the Queen's recent health issues.

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October 21, 2021: The Queen spends the night at a hospital and undergoes "preliminary investigations," according to a Buckingham palace spokesperson, "She is in "good spirits" and resting at Windsor Castle.

February 20, 2022: Elizabeth II tests positive for coronavirus and experiences mild cold-like symptoms. UK media report that the Queen is fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Queen Elizabeth visits The Chelsea Flower Show 2022 at the Royal Hospital Chelsea on May 23, 2022 in London, England.

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March 29, 2022: The Queen makes her first public appearance in five months when she joins the royal family and other dignitaries at a memorial service in honour of her husband Prince Philip.

June 2-5, 2022: The "Platinum Jubilee Weekend," celebrating the Queen's 70-year reign, features a variety of public events and community activities, including a birthday parade, known as "Trooping the Colour," a service at St. Paul's Cathedral, a horse race, and nationwide street parties. Queen Elizabeth does not attend the church service, after experiencing "discomfort" during the opening day parade.

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(L-R) Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince George, Prince William and Princess Charlotte on the balcony during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant outside Buckingham Palace in London, Sunday June 5, 2022, on the last of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee.

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September 6, 2022: The Queen meets outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his replacement, Liz Truss, at Balmoral. It's a break from tradition, prompted by her mobility issues, for the monarch not to meet them in London.

September 7, 2022: The Queen postpones the meeting of the Privy Council after doctors advise her to rest.

September 8, 2022: The Royal Family issues a statement saying Elizabeth II is under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle, as doctors are concerned about her health. The statement says the Queen is "comfortable".

September 8, 2022: Queen Elizabeth II has died peacefully at Balmoral, the royal family has announced.

Source: 9News