Britain’s leaders send messages of support for the Queen

Archbishop of Canterbury says prayers of nation are with monarch and PM says whole country will be deeply concerned

The prayers of the nation are with the Queen, the archbishop of Canterbury has said, as Britain's leaders sent messages of support to the monarch, who was put under medical supervision after doctors became worried about her health.

As her four children, Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, gathered at Balmoral Castle to be with her, good wishes poured in.