LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnsonwished Queen Elizabeth a rapid recovery after she tested positive for Covid-19.
“I´m sure I speak for everyone in wishing Her Majesty The Queen a swift recovery from Covid and a rapid return to vibrant good health,” the PM said on Twitter.
The 95-year-old monarch tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday but her symptoms are “mild” and she intends to continue with light duties at her Windsor Castle residence.
Queen Elizabeth has shared her first message after she tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday. The Queen released a statement shortly afterwards praising the British women’s curling team for their Olympic gold medal in Beijing.
“I know that your local communities and people throughout the United Kingdom will join me in sending our good wishes to you, your coaches and the friends and family who have supported you in your great success,” she said.
The news comes after Prince Charles, the queen´s eldest son and heir, tested positive on February 10, two days after meeting his mother at Windsor. “Buckingham Palace confirm that the queen has today tested positive for Covid,” a statement from the palace said. “Her Majesty is experiencing mild cold-like symptoms but expects to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week,” it said.
“She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines.” While normally secretive about the queen´s health, the palace has previously confirmed that she is fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
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Keir Starmer, leader of the main opposition Labour party, also tweeted his best wishes for “a speedy recovery”, adding: “Get well soon, Ma’am.”
Nationwide celebrations to mark the queen’s Platinum Jubilee are due to be held in June. On the eve of the 70th anniversary of her accession on February 6, the monarch held a reception for locals at Sandringham, her estate in eastern England.
It was reportedly her largest in-person public engagement since an unexplained health issue saw her spend a night in the hospital last October. The COVID scare comes with the royal family mired in scandals.
The queen’s second son, Prince Andrew, settled a sexual assault civil lawsuit in the United States last week, reportedly for £12 million which newspapers claim she will partly fund. Police in London said they are investigating claims that a Saudi tycoon was offered UK honours in return for donations to Prince Charles´ charitable foundation.
The queen, whose husband Prince Philip died aged 99 last April, has spent much of the coronavirus pandemic at Windsor Castle, with a reduced number of household staff dubbed “HMS Bubble”. Respecting the government’s then rules on Covid distancing, she sat alone at Philip’s funeral.
