It is understood the crash came as people flocked to the official site to get more information about the unfolding situation.
Following news that Queen Elizabeth has been placed on medical supervision, the Royal Family’s website has crashed.
This is as people rush to get the latest information on her health.
Buckingham Palace released a rare statement on the Queen's health today, September 8, and it was disclosed that Prince Charles, Camilla and Prince William have all travelled to Balmoral Castle, Aberdeenshire, to be with the Queen, 96.
A Palace spokesperson said: "Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen's doctors are concerned for Her Majesty's health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision. The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral."
Following news of Queen Elizabeth's health, the royal family's website crashed.
An error message appeared on the screen, reading: "Gateway time-out".
It is understood the crash came as people flocked to the official site to get more information about the unfolding situation.
Even the BBC pulled Bargain Hunt off air and replaced it with the news about the Queen as concern grows for her health.