Queen Elizabeth released from hospital

Queen Elizabeth has been released from hospital.

She was admitted to a central London hospital on Sunday after suffering from a stomach bug.

The 86-year-old monarch first developed symptoms of gastroenteritis on Friday and the decision to take her to hospital was a precautionary measure. She was in good spirits and her condition was not deteriorating, the palace spokesman said.

All the queen’s engagements for the coming week, including a trip to Italy scheduled for March 6-7, have been cancelled or postponed. It is unusual for the monarch, who is very diligent in carrying out her royal duties, to cancel any engagement.

The Queen last appeared in public on Thursday, when she bestowed honours on British Olympic medallists including heptathlon star Jessica Ennis. The queen appeared well and happy in a salmon pink outfit in photographs of that event.

The head of state, who last year celebrated 60 years on the throne, is known for her robust health. She was last hospitalized in 2003 when she had a knee operation.

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