British monarch Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms.
Buckingham Palace made the announcement on Sunday, February 20, and stated that the 95-year-old British monarch will continue with light duties at Windsor Castle over the coming week.
The palace said in a statement: “She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines.”
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The Queen’s diagnosis comes days after she completed her first in-person engagement since returning to Windsor.
The queen has received three doses of coronavirus vaccine.
Both her eldest son Prince Charles and daughter-in-law Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall have also recently contracted COVID-19. Charles has since returned to work.
Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, the queen reached the milestone of 70 years on the throne on February 6.
