Buckingham Palace announced on Sunday morning, Queen Elizabeth has tested positive for COVID-19. The 95-years-old British monarch was “experiencing mild. coldlike symptoms,” but expects to continue “light duties” at Windsor, “She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines.”
The monarch’s diagnosis comes after Queen Elizabeth’s son, Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall also tested positive for coronavirus.
The Queen , who is reported to be fully vaccinated, last met with Prince Charles, 73, on February 8th, two days before he received his diagnosis, to hand out investiture honors.
It is the second time Prince Charles, the royal heir tested positive of the pandemic, the first one was in March 2020. Prince Charles is isolated after his diagnosis.
Four days after Prince Charles’ diagnosis, his wife, Camilla, tested positive for COVID-19. Both Charles and Camilla are triple vaccinated.
It is understood, since number of Royal Household members where the Queen resides have also tested positive.
British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson wished the Queen has a quick recovery from COVID, he said on twitter that he was “sure I speak for everyone in wishing Her Majesty The Queen a swift recovery” and looked forward to her “rapid return to vibrant good health.”
The Queen who will be 96 in April, was seen conducting a few engagements at Windsor Castle, including an in-person meeting with two senior military members. As she greeted the men using a cane, she gestured to her feet and quipped, “As you can see, I can’t move.”
Buckingham Palace confirmed in January 2021 that the Queen had received her first dose of the vaccine. They said at the time that they would not be making any additional announcements regarding her second shot. However, according to reports, the Queen did receive her second vaccine last year and is fully vaccinated.
On the eve of her Platinum Jubilee, marked 70 years on the throne on February 6. The Queen carried out her first major public engagement for more than three months, meeting charity workers at Sandringham House.
In a statement, she used the opportunity to announce her “sincere wish” for Charles’ wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, to receive the title Queen Consort when Charles takes the throne one day.
“When, in the fullness of time, my son Charles becomes King, I know you will give him and his wife Camilla the same support that you have given me; and it is my sincere wish that, when that time comes, Camilla will be known as Queen Consort as she continues her own loyal service,” she said.
A spokesman for the Prince of Wales says the couple is “touched and honored by Her Majesty’s words.”
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