Queen Elizabethis on the mend after testing positive for COVID-19.
The 95-year-old monarch, who has been recovering at Windsor Castle after beingdiagnosed with coronavirus on February 20, was reportedly well enough for an outdoor family visit from some of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren over the weekend.
On Sunday, the Queen met up withPrince William,Kate Middletonand their three children —Prince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louis— in the winter sunshine at Frogmore House, which is on the grounds of Windsor Castle, theDaily Mailreported on Tuesday.Princess Beatriceand her 5-month-old daughter Sienna were also there for the visit.
Queen Elizabethwas also feeling well enough to carry out two virtual meetings from Windsor Castle on Tuesday, marking the first time the Queen has been seen since her diagnosis.
Buckingham Palace has not commented on her COVID status, but a source confirms to PEOPLE that the Queen will continue with other duties and has private engagements scheduled.
Queen Elizabeth on March 1.VICTORIA JONES/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
“She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines,” the statement concluded.
The Queen is widely reported to be fully vaccinated and her COVID-19 diagnosis came after her son,Prince Charles, and his wife,Camilla, Duchess of Cornwallalsotested positive for coronavirus. The Queen last met with Charles, 73, on Feb. 8, two days before he received his diagnosis. Both Charles and Camilla are triple vaccinated.
Queen Elizabeth’s virtual meeting on March 1.VICTORIA JONES/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
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Queen Elizabeth.Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty
Several Royal Household members based at Windsor Castle have also tested positive for coronavirus, PEOPLE understands.
The Queen’s swift recovery from COVID is uplifting news as she looks ahead to her Platinum Jubilee in June when the nation will come together to celebrate her historic 70 years on the throne.
In addition to her latest health setback, the Queen is also dealing with several royal family scandals, includingPrince Andrew’ssettlementwith his sexual assault accuser, aninvestigationintoPrince Charles' charity following cash-for-honors allegation and the 2020 departure ofPrince HarryandMeghan Markle.
“It’s a drip-feed of negativity for the monarchy,” a palace insider told PEOPLE. “I’ve not known such a tumultuous time as this.”
source: people.com
