Royal correspondent Robert Hardman has praised the Queen for her commitment to royal duties, saying that her job is “life-affirming” to her. Her Majesty had to cancel her appearance at COP26 on medical advice but she is expected to still deliver a video speech to welcome attendees. Mr Hardman said the Queen is likely to have heeded her doctor's orders in order to be in "tip-top shape" later in the year.

       “So no one will have had to ask you to do these things. she wants to do them.

       “It's only a little over two weeks away – November the 14.

       “She will be determined to be at the Cenotaph. I'm sure is uppermost in her mind."

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       He added: “So if she has to talk to COP by video, there it is.

       “But you can't do the Cenotaph by video."

       The Queen will not attend Cop26 following medical advice to rest.

       The 95-year-old monarch underwent preliminary medical checks in hospital last Wednesday after cancelling a visit to Northern Ireland.

       Buckingham Palace said she "regretfully" decided not to attend the summit.

       She will deliver her address to delegates using a recorded video message instead.

       The Queen was going to travel to Scotland with senior members of the Royal Family including the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge between 1-5 November.

       However, the monarch very much wants Cop26 to result in positive climate action.