Queen Elizabeth Welcomes New Prime Minister Liz Truss to Balmoral Castle

Queen Elizabeth II graciously welcomed the new Prime Minister, Liz Truss, to her Scotland residence, Balmoral Castle.

However, a concerning detail from their meeting has sparked worries about the 96-year-old monarch's health among royal enthusiasts.

Despite grappling with mobility issues, the Queen hosted the audience in Aberdeenshire for the first time.

This marked her first public appearance since July 21 when she commenced her summer break.

Dealing with episodic mobility challenges since last autumn, a decision was made last week to have both the outgoing and incoming Prime Ministers travel the 1,000-mile round-trip to meet her.

In an announcement from Buckingham Palace at 1 pm today, it was revealed that Her Majesty received the Right Honourable Elizabeth Truss MP in an audience and entrusted her with forming a new administration.

Ms. Truss graciously accepted the Queen's offer and symbolized her appointment as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury by kissing hands.

Traditionally, the court circular notes the Prime Minister kissing hands on appointment, but in today's scenario with Ms. Truss, it was a handshake instead.

The meeting unfolded in the drawing-room of Balmoral, adorned with green sofas, a leaf-patterned fabric chair, an open fireplace, and ancient paintings portraying horses.

Following the formal acceptance of Boris Johnson's resignation, the Queen, sporting a tartan skirt and grey cardigan over a blue top, greeted Truss.

Images from the audience have surfaced, drawing attention to a health concern regarding the Queen's seemingly blue hand.

Observers on Twitter expressed alarm over what appeared to be a significant bruise on the Queen's hand, prompting discussions about her well-being.

While acknowledging that older individuals are prone to bruising, the extent of the visible damage has raised concerns.

Some social media users also remarked on the Queen's overall appearance, with one noting her fragility despite her cheerful demeanor.

Despite the speculations surrounding her health, the Queen exuded warmth and vitality during the meeting.

She was captured beaming as she welcomed Liz in the drawing-room at Balmoral, where she held a cane but did not heavily rely on it.

Royal enthusiasts rejoiced at witnessing the Queen in good spirits, flooding social media with expressions of joy at seeing her at home again.

The occasion marked Miss Truss, aged 47, as the 15th Prime Minister under the Queen's reign, following in the footsteps of Margaret Thatcher and Theresa May as the third female to hold the position.

Miss Truss, who had previously advocated for abolishing the monarchy during her youth, has since evolved her political views.

Reflecting on her earlier stance, she acknowledged her change in perspective, attributing Britain's success to the constitutional monarchy supporting democracy.

Despite their differing pasts, the Queen and Miss Truss have crossed paths on multiple occasions, including encounters at Windsor Castle and Privy Council meetings.

Their recent meeting at Balmoral signifies a new chapter in British leadership under the watchful eye of Queen Elizabeth II.