Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has claimed in his yet-to-release book that Queen Elizabeth II was suffering from bone cancer. His memoir is set to release on October 10.

Johnson also details his final meeting with the late monarch after he stepped down from the position of PM two days before she died on September&nbsp;8, 2022.&nbsp;

Johnson recalls the Queen's final days at Balmoral, Scotland, in the book titled "Unleashed" and writes that he was aware "for more than a year that she had a form of bone cancer". Her doctors "were worried that at any time she could enter a sharp decline."

Details of the Queen's death have never been officially revealed and speculations about the reason have continued to circulate. This is the first time a former government official has indicated how she died.&nbsp;

Queen Elizabeth II was 96 when she died and her death certificate mentions "old age" as the cause.&nbsp;

Buckingham Palace has not commented on Johnson's memoir, as it follows the policy of refraining from saying anything about books written about the royal family.&nbsp;

Talking about his meeting with the Queen at Balmoral, Johnson wrote that he was greeted by the Queen’s private secretary, Edward Young, who mentioned to him that her health had deteriorated significantly over the summer.

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“She seemed pale and more stooped, and she had dark bruising on her hands and wrists, probably from drips or injections,” he wrote.

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However, he stresses that despite being unwell, she was mentally perfectly fine.

“But her mind – as Edward had also said – was completely ­unimpaired by her illness, and from time to time in our conversation she still flashed that great white smile in its sudden mood-lifting beauty," he wrote.

Praising the late monarch's dedication to her work, Johnson says that she “had known all summer that she was going, but was determined to hang on and do her last duty”.

The Queen ensured a "peaceful and orderly transition" of power from him to Liz Truss, Johnson wrote.

“She radiated such an ethic of ­service, patience and leadership that you really felt you would, if necessary, die for her,” he continued. “That may sound barmy to some people (and totally obvious to many more), but that loyalty, primitive as it may appear, is still at the heart of our system."

Former British leaders Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and David Cameron have also in the past shared details of the time spent with the Queen in their autobiographies.&nbsp;

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has claimed in his yet-to-release book that Queen Elizabeth II was suffering from bone cancer. His memoir is set to release on October 10.

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has claimed in his yet-to-release book that Queen Elizabeth II was suffering from bone cancer. His memoir is set to release on October 10. Johnson also details his final meeting with the late monarch after he stepped down from the position of PM two days before she died on September 8, 2022. Johnson recalls the Queen's final days at Balmoral, Scotland, in the book titled "Unleashed" and writes that he was aware "for more than a year that she had a form of bone cancer". Her doctors "were worried that at any time she could enter a sharp decline." Details of the Queen's death have never been officially revealed and speculations about the reason have continued to circulate. This is the first time a former government official has indicated how she died. Queen Elizabeth II was 96 when she died and her death certificate mentions "old age" as the cause. Buckingham Palace has not commented on Johnson's memoir, as it follows the policy of refraining from saying anything about books written about the royal family. Talking about his meeting with the Queen at Balmoral, Johnson wrote that he was greeted by the Queen’s private secretary, Edward Young, who mentioned to him that her health had deteriorated significantly over the summer. Also Read: Donald Trump slams 'sleazebag' author, claims he was Queen Elizabeth's 'favourite president' “She seemed pale and more stooped, and she had dark bruising on her hands and wrists, probably from drips or injections,” he wrote. Boris Johnson and Queen Elizabeth However, he stresses that despite being unwell, she was mentally perfectly fine. “But her mind – as Edward had also said – was completely unimpaired by her illness, and from time to time in our conversation she still flashed that great white smile in its sudden mood-lifting beauty," he wrote. Praising the late monarch's dedication to her work, Johnson says that she “had known all summer that she was going, but was determined to hang on and do her last duty”. The Queen ensured a "peaceful and orderly transition" of power from him to Liz Truss, Johnson wrote. “She radiated such an ethic of service, patience and leadership that you really felt you would, if necessary, die for her,” he continued. “That may sound barmy to some people (and totally obvious to many more), but that loyalty, primitive as it may appear, is still at the heart of our system." Former British leaders Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and David Cameron have also in the past shared details of the time spent with the Queen in their autobiographies.

Queen Elizabeth was suffering from bone cancer, Boris Johnson claims in memoir

Prince Harry and William along with their six&nbsp;cousins&nbsp;honoured the late monarch and their&nbsp;grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, as they held a vigil at the side of her coffin at Westminster castle.&nbsp; 
 
This was the first time in history when the monarch's grandchildren held a vigil. William&nbsp;stood at the head of the coffin,&nbsp;and Harry at its foot. The other cousins Zara Tindall, Peter Phillips, Princesses Beatrice and&nbsp;Eugenie,&nbsp;Lady Louise Windsor and her brother&nbsp;Viscount Severn stood by the side of the coffin. 
 
Harry, who had stepped back from his&nbsp;royal duties, was allowed to wear his military uniform, especially for the vigil. But, he was left 'heartbroken' when the late monarch's initials ''ER'' were missing from his uniform.&nbsp;

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His brother William, who is now Prince of Wales, was however wearing the uniform with the initials on his shoulders.&nbsp; 
 
As per Sunday Times, Harry was given a uniform earlier that day but without the Queen's initials, which are usually&nbsp;tucked on the shoulders of the&nbsp;uniform.

Wearing the attire without the silver brooch left him devastated.

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A source told Sunday Times: “He is heartbroken. To remove his grandmother’s initials feels very intentional.” 
 
For the unversed, only working royals are allowed to wear the uniform and brooch. Harry, who had quit his royal life with&nbsp;Meghan Markle in 2020,&nbsp;was barred from wearing the same. But his father, King Charles III gave him permission to wear a uniform during the vigil to ''avoid embarrassment''. 
 
However, what raised eyebrows was that Prince Andrew had the&nbsp;royal cipher&nbsp;on his uniform as he held a vigil with his siblings on&nbsp;Friday, September 16. The Duke of York is also not a royal member.

Before this, Harry and Meghan were uninvited from a pre-funeral function.

Prince Harry and William along with their six cousins honoured the late monarch and their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, as they held a vigil at the side of her coffin at Westminster castle.

Prince Harry and William along with their six cousins honoured the late monarch and their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, as they held a vigil at the side of her coffin at Westminster castle. This was the first time in history when the monarch's grandchildren held a vigil. William stood at the head of the coffin, and Harry at its foot. The other cousins Zara Tindall, Peter Phillips, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, Lady Louise Windsor and her brother Viscount Severn stood by the side of the coffin. Harry, who had stepped back from his royal duties, was allowed to wear his military uniform, especially for the vigil. But, he was left 'heartbroken' when the late monarch's initials ''ER'' were missing from his uniform. Prince Andrew pays emotional tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'I'll forever treasure your love' His brother William, who is now Prince of Wales, was however wearing the uniform with the initials on his shoulders. As per Sunday Times, Harry was given a uniform earlier that day but without the Queen's initials, which are usually tucked on the shoulders of the uniform. Wearing the attire without the silver brooch left him devastated. In pics: A brief history of Queen Elizabeth II's quintessential tiaras A source told Sunday Times: “He is heartbroken. To remove his grandmother’s initials feels very intentional.” For the unversed, only working royals are allowed to wear the uniform and brooch. Harry, who had quit his royal life with Meghan Markle in 2020, was barred from wearing the same. But his father, King Charles III gave him permission to wear a uniform during the vigil to ''avoid embarrassment''. However, what raised eyebrows was that Prince Andrew had the royal cipher on his uniform as he held a vigil with his siblings on Friday, September 16. The Duke of York is also not a royal member. Before this, Harry and Meghan were uninvited from a pre-funeral function.

Prince Harry 'heartbroken' after Queen’s initials were stripped from his uniform: Report

Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, issued an official statement to pay tribute to his late mother, the Queen. Addressing the late monarch as 'Mummy', Andrew said that he will always miss her "insights, advice and humour". He also said that he will forever hold her close to his heart with his deepest love and gratitude.

He started the statement with, "Dear Mummy, Mother, Your Majesty, three in one." He further continued, "Your Majesty, it has been an honour and a privilege to serve you. Mother – of the nation, your devotion and personal service to our nation is unique and singular; your people show their love and respect in so many different ways and I know you are looking on honouring their respect."

The Duke of York added, "Mummy, your love for a son, your compassion, your care, your confidence I will treasure forever. I have found your knowledge and wisdom infinite, with no boundary or containment.&nbsp;I will miss your insights, advice and humour. As our book of experiences closes, another opens, and I will forever hold you close to my heart with my deepest love and gratitude, and I will tread gladly into the next with you as my guide."

He signed off the statement with, "God save The King."

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The 62-year-old has been relieved of his official royal duties and stripped of his honorary military titles over his friendship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Last year, he reached a multimillion-dollar settlement with a victim who claimed that she was trafficked by Epstein. The woman had filed a US lawsuit accusing the prince of sexual assault when she was a minor. Andrew, however, has always denied all&nbsp;the allegations.

Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, issued an official statement to pay tribute to his late mother, the Queen. Addressing the late monarch as 'Mummy', Andrew said that he will always miss her "insights, advice and humour".

Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, issued an official statement to pay tribute to his late mother, the Queen. Addressing the late monarch as 'Mummy', Andrew said that he will always miss her "insights, advice and humour". He also said that he will forever hold her close to his heart with his deepest love and gratitude. He started the statement with, "Dear Mummy, Mother, Your Majesty, three in one." He further continued, "Your Majesty, it has been an honour and a privilege to serve you. Mother – of the nation, your devotion and personal service to our nation is unique and singular; your people show their love and respect in so many different ways and I know you are looking on honouring their respect." The Duke of York added, "Mummy, your love for a son, your compassion, your care, your confidence I will treasure forever. I have found your knowledge and wisdom infinite, with no boundary or containment. I will miss your insights, advice and humour. As our book of experiences closes, another opens, and I will forever hold you close to my heart with my deepest love and gratitude, and I will tread gladly into the next with you as my guide." He signed off the statement with, "God save The King." Also read: Academy Award winner Woody Allen planning to retire at 86 from filmmaking to focus on first novel The 62-year-old has been relieved of his official royal duties and stripped of his honorary military titles over his friendship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Last year, he reached a multimillion-dollar settlement with a victim who claimed that she was trafficked by Epstein. The woman had filed a US lawsuit accusing the prince of sexual assault when she was a minor. Andrew, however, has always denied all the allegations.

Prince Andrew pays emotional tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'I'll forever treasure your love'

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Queen Elizabeth was suffering from bone cancer, Boris Johnson claims in memoir

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