Queen Elizabeth II To Receive Medical Attention After COVID-19 Diagnosis

Sadly, Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for COVID-19.

Buckingham Palace announced the news on Sunday, saying that Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, now 95 years of age, was experiencing “mild cold-like symptoms.” They added that she is expected to carry out “light duties” at Windsor Castle in the coming weeks as she recovered.

“She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines,” the palace added. It is reported that the Queen has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

News of the Queen’s diagnosis comes shortly after Prince Charles had tested positive for the disease ten days ago. The Clarence House released a statement on behalf of the 73-year-old royal on February 10.

“This morning The Prince of Wales has tested positive for COVID-19 and is now self-isolating,” the statement read. “HRH is deeply disappointed not to be able to attend today's events in Winchester and will look to reschedule his visit as soon as possible.”

The heir to the throne had first tested positive for COVID-19 in March 2020, at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. At the time, he was reported to be in “good spirits” and was working at home while experiencing only “mild symptoms.”

In February 2021, multiple sources confirmed that Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, had received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Shortly before Princes Charles’ recent COVID-19 diagnosis, the Queen made an announcement during her Platinum Jubilee celebration for her 70th year as monarch. Although Camilla took the lesser title of Princess Consort when she married Prince Charles approximately seventeen years ago, the Queen announced that she would like her to take the Queen Consort title when it is her time to take the throne.

“I would like to express my thanks to you all for your support. I remain eternally grateful for, and humbled by, the loyalty and affection that you continue to give me,” the Queen wrote.

“And 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.”

A statement by the Clarence House said that the couple was “touched and honored” by the Queen’s gesture.

Former BBC royal correspondent Peter Hunt said that “This is the most extraordinary message. The Queen is ensuring the transition, when it comes, to her son as king is as seamless and trouble free as possible. She’s future-proofing an institution she’s served for 70 years. And for Camilla, the journey from being the third person in a marriage to queen-in-waiting, is complete.”

On Sunday, many well-wishers from across the globe took to Twitter to wish the Queen a speedy recovery.