THE QUEEN has tested positive for Covid Buckingham Palace has confirmed today.
Her Majesty, 95, is experiencing mild cold like symptoms, palace officials say.
She expects to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week, however.
The Queen has fallen ill after it was confirmed she had been in direct contact with Prince Charles the week he had bug
The shock announcement was made 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.
Buckingham Palace said in a statement: “Buckingham Palace confirm that The Queen has today tested positive for Covid.
“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.”
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