Queen Elizabeth II, 95, has Covid-19. The information was confirmed on Sunday by Buckingham Palace, which says the Queen has mild “cold-like” symptoms and will continue her duties, albeit in isolation. The result comes ten days after her son, Prince Charles, contracted the Covid-19 virus.
Her Majesty has symptoms similar to a mild cold but hopes to continue her work in Windsor next week. The Queen will continue to receive medical care and will follow all appropriate guidelines.”
Prince Charles, 73, heir to the throne, tested positive on February 10, two days after he lived with his mother at Windsor Castle. The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles’ wife also tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday.
Both Carlos and Camila were vaccinated with three doses of COVID-19. It is not the first time Charles has been diagnosed with Covid-19: in March 2020, the first to line the throne was among the first people from European royal homes to contract the virus.
On January 9, 2021, it was announced that Queen Elizabeth II had received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Although there is no official information, the true reporter of BBCNicholas Witchell notes that the Queen also has a full vaccination schedule.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wished the Queen well on Twitter. “I am sure I am speaking on behalf of everyone, wishing Her Majesty a speedy recovery,” he wrote.
Sunday’s announcement comes just weeks after the Queen celebrated her platinum jubilee: February 6 marks the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II, the world’s longest-reigning.
Elizabeth II’s health has been in the spotlight since the King spent a night in hospital in October with an undisclosed illness. At the time, her doctors advised the Queen to rest.
