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Former PM Boris Johnson sparks controversy over death of Queen Elizabeth II

The former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom has some unexpected revelations in his new book, which has not yet been published.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 24: Queen Elizabeth II welcomes newly elected leader of the Conservative party, Boris Johnson during an audience where she invited him to become Prime Minister and form a new government in Buckingham Palace on July 24, 2019 in London, England. The British monarch remains politically neutral and the incoming Prime Minister visits the Palace to satisfy the Queen that they can form her government by being able to command a majority, holding the greater number of seats, in Parliament.  Then the Court Circular records that a new Prime Minister has been appointed.  (Photo by Victoria Jones - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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Boris Johnson has dropped a bombshell in his upcoming memoir, revealing that Queen Elizabeth II also suffered from cancer, specifically a form of bone cancer. Excerpts from the book, set to be published on the 10th of this month, have been serialized in the Daily Mail, a publication with which the former Conservative Prime Minister of the UK collaborates.

In the passages released, Johnson describes the final days of Queen Elizabeth at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, where she passed away two days after his formal resignation. “I had known for a year or more that she had a form of bone cancer, and her doctors were concerned that she could rapidly decline at any moment,” he wrote, shedding light on the private struggle the Queen faced in her final months.

Johnson recounts his last meeting with Queen Elizabeth II, when he visited to formally submit his resignation. He writes: “She appeared pale and more hunched over, with dark bruises on her hands and wrists, likely from drips or injections. But her mind was not at all affected by her illness, and during our conversation, she would occasionally flash that great white smile, with her sudden beauty that lifted the spirits.”

Speculation about the Queen’s cause of death

Johnson’s memoir sheds light on the possible cause of death for the late Queen, mother of King Charles III, who is also reportedly battling cancer, though the type remains unknown. The Queen’s death certificate lists “old age” as the cause, and it’s important to remember she was 96 years old. Buckingham Palace, maintaining its usual stance of not commenting on personal matters, has not confirmed or denied the information shared by the former Prime Minister.

Johnson’s admiration for the Queen

Johnson took the opportunity to express his deep admiration for the late monarch in his memoir, writing: “She radiated a sense of duty, patience, and leadership that made you feel that, if needed, you would die for her. That may sound outlandish to some (and totally obvious to many others), but that loyalty, however primitive it may seem, is still at the heart of our system.”

“You need someone kind and wise, and above politics, to embody what is good in our country. She did that job brilliantly,” he added.

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