THE Queen has cancelled an appearance at Monday's annual Commonwealth Day service after suffering problems with her mobility.

The 95-year-old monarch is understood to be experiencing increasing discomfort when it comes to getting about.

Her Majesty will instead be represented by the Prince of Wales, Buckingham Palace said.

The head of state, who has recently recovered from a bout of Covid, hoped to join Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the Commonwealth event. The decision is not linked to any illness, but is related to the Queen's comfort of getting to and from the service.