UK: Queen Elizabeth II hospitalized after experiencing symptoms of gastroenteritis
Queen's upcoming trip to Rome cancelled
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Posted: 03/03/2013
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LONDON - Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has been hospitalized after suffering from what appears to be a stomach infection.
The palace says that the 86-year-old British monarch had experienced symptoms of gastroenteritis and that her upcoming trip to Rome would be cancelled.
In a statement released Sunday, the palace said that all official engagements for the coming week would be postponed or canceled "as a precaution."
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