LONDON —
Queen Elizabeth II tested positive on Sunday for COVID-19 but aides said her symptoms were
"mild", as politicians wished Britain's longest-serving monarch a
rapid recovery in her 70th year on the throne.
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In what is meant to be a banner year of
Platinum Jubilee celebrations, the news comes at a stressful time for the
95-year-old queen with scandals stalking her two eldest sons, Charles and
Andrew.
It is also ill-timed for the UK government,
in a week when embattled Prime Minister
Boris Johnson is expected to declare a
victory of sorts over the pandemic by announcing the scrapping of remaining
legal restrictions in England.
The queen's heir
Prince Charles, 73, tested
positive for a second time for the coronavirus on February 10, two days after
meeting his mother at Windsor Castle, west of London.
The queen — who is believed to be
triple-vaccinated — resumed in-person audiences at the castle last week, but
complained to one attendee of suffering from stiffness and was photographed
holding a walking stick.
Announcing her first positive test, a
Buckingham Palace statement said: "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."
"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," Johnson tweeted, as members of his cabinet sent
their own best wishes.
Keir Starmer, leader of the main opposition
Labor party, tweeted: "Get well soon, Ma'am."
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