Queen Elizabeth Cancels Engagement, Recovers From Illness, "No Serious Concern About Health" Yet [PHOTO]: Prince Phillip Attends Commonwealth Day Service

Queen Elizabeth II has had to cancel her official engagement for today's Commonwealth Day service due to poor health following her recent hospitalization. The British monarch had been experiencing symptoms of gastroenteritis and was discharged from the hospital last week. According to official reports, there is "no serious concern about the Queen's health. Earlier today, an official statement from a spokesman for Buckingham Palace proclaimed, "The queen will regrettably no longer attend the Commonwealth observance at Westminster Abbey today as she continues to recover following her recent illness."

Though she could not make the daytime service, the Queen is expected to attend an evening reception and is still on for her other engagements that have been planned throughout the rest of the week. The 86-year-old British royal had to cancel a trip to Italy after going to the hospital for treatment of a stomach bug. She was there for 3 days and was released last Monday. This was the first time in 10 years that Queen Elizabeth II had to be hospitalized. She is also known for rarely cancelling official engagements like today and is "renowned for her stamina" considering her hectic schedule. Though, again, officials are still stating that there is no cause for concern in regards to the Queen's health issues.

Instead of the Queen's presence at the Commonwealth Day service, people were treated to her husband of 65 years, 91-year-old Prince Phillip, who attended in her stead. Prince Phillip, who has been hospitalized 3 times since Christmas of 2011, is pictured below at the service today:

Despite her cancellation of the engagement, her popularity with her subjects is unlikely to falter. It has been boosted in the last 2 years after celebrating her 60^th year wearing the crown and welcoming Kate Middleton into the royal family when she married Elizabeth's grandson, Prince William. Middleton and Prince William (the Duchess and Duke of Cambridge) are currently expecting a child due in July.