THE QUEEN has tested positive for coronavirus, Buckingham Palace confirmed today.
It came after she brushed off her Covid scare by Zooming back to work just a few days ago – so how is the Queen doing?
How is The Queen doing?
Her Majesty, 95, is experiencing “mild cold-like symptoms” but expects to carry out “light duties” this week, palace officials say.
The Royal Household has its own royal physicians and the Queen’s doctors will be on hand to take care of and monitor the head of state.
Professor Sir Huw Thomas, head of the Medical Household and Physician to the Queen, expected to be in charge.
The Queen is understood to be triple vaccinated but she had been on doctors’ order to rest since mid October, after cancelling a run of engagements and spending a night in hospital undergoing preliminary tests.
She is believed to have spent time with Charles on February 8, when he hosted an investiture at her Windsor Castle home.
He tested positive for Covid a few days late but has since recovered.
Where is The Queen today?
The Queen is expected to remain at Windsor Castle while she recovers from coronavirus.
Buckingham Palace said in a statement: “Her Majesty is experiencing mild cold-like symptoms but expects to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week.
“She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines.”
It comes just a few weeks after the nation’s longest-reigning monarch reached her historic Platinum Jubilee of 70 years on the throne on February 6.
When did The Queen test positive for Covid?
Tuesday, February 8 – came into contact with Prince Charles
She is believed to have spent time with Charles on February 8, when he hosted an investiture at her Windsor Castle home.
Tuesday, February 15 – met ambassadors online
This was the first time the Queen has been photographed since she reached her historic Platinum Jubilee milestone, hosting two official engagements via video link.
Wednesday, February 16 – met Defence Services Secretaries in person
The Queen met with incoming Defence Services Secretary Major General Eldon Millar, as well as his predecessor Rear Admiral James Macleod, at Windsor Castle, where she used a walking stick and said she “couldn’t move” well .
Sunday, February 20 – tested positive
The Queen tested positive for coronavirus, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.
