Digital Desk: The 95-year-old Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday, but her symptoms are "mild" and she expects to continue with limited activities at her Windsor Castle residence, according to aides.
The announcement comes two days after Prince Charles, the queen's eldest son and heir, tested positive on February 10, only two days after seeing his mother at Windsor.
There was no word at the time on whether Queen Elizabeth, who celebrated her 70th year on the throne last month, had done any Covid tests herself.
Queen Elizabeth II resumed in-person engagements at the castle last week, although she complained of stiffness to one visitor and was pictured with a walking stick.
"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 the palace is generally tight-lipped regarding the queen's health, it has already certified that she is completely vaccinated against Covid-19.
Britain's Press Association said "it is understood a number of cases have also been diagnosed among the Windsor Castle team".
There was no immediate comment from Prime Minister Boris Johnson. But his health secretary, Sajid Javid, tweeted: "Wishing Her Majesty The Queen a quick recovery."
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee will be celebrated around the country in June.
On the eve of her 70th birthday, February 6, the monarch hosted a celebration for residents at Sandringham, her estate in eastern England.
It was apparently her greatest in-person public appearance since an inexplicable health issue sent her in the hospital for a night last October.
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