British PM reassures over Queen Elizabeth's health

Queen Elizabeth II is in good spirits, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson stressed on Saturday after doctors advised the 95-year-old monarch to rest for at least another fortnight.

The Queen, who spent a night in hospital last week for "preliminary investigations", has since been following medical advice to recuperate and been conducting only light work. She cancelled a two-day trip to Northern Ireland last week while her appearance at the upcoming COP26 UN climate conference, which starts on Sunday in Scotland, has also been shelved.

Following the latest advice, Buckingham Palace said that she would continue to carry out desk-based duties and some virtual audiences but no official visits in the next two weeks. "I spoke to Her Majesty and she's on very good form," Johnson told UK broadcaster Channel 4 in Rome, where he is attending a weekend G20 summit.