Asked To Rest And Give Up Her Horse-riding Hobby, Queen Elizabeth II Is Determined To Return To The Saddle

Queen Elizabeth II on horseback. (Wikimedia Commons/Sandpiper)

JAKARTA - Queen Elizabeth II has been forced to temporarily stop her horse riding hobby, after suffering discomfort, according to a report.

The 95-year-old Queen of the United Kingdom was asked to give up her beloved hobby in early September but is determined to get back in the saddle soon, riding her beloved horse.

Citing the Daily Mail October 29 from The Sun, the Queen, who is known for her love of horseback riding and as an avid racing fan, hasn't ridden a horse since she took a summer vacation to Scotland.

Citing a source from Balmoral Castle, the holiday home of the Scottish royal family, the newspaper reported Queen Elizabeth II was 'a little uncomfortable.'

"He loves horse riding and it has been part of his ritual for most of his life," the source said. "He's very disappointed that he hasn't gone horse riding since early September," the source continued.

However, the Queen has refused to give up on her favorite hobby, and according to a royal insider quoted by The Sun, the Queen is eager to return after taking some time off to rest.

For a long time, Queen Elizabeth II was known for her love of equestrian activities, including watching races, grooming horses and riding her own horse. She was also regularly photographed on horseback during her reign, and before her coronation as a princess.

Originally, Queen Elizabeth II planned to attend the COP26 meeting in Scotland. However, after undergoing tests at the hospital on 20 October, the Queen will only record video for the event.

However, he has resumed his busy routine, including holding virtual audiences and weekly meetings with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.