Queen, 95, WAS with Prince Charles ‘two days ago’ but does NOT have symptoms as he tests positive for Covid
THE Queen came into contact with Prince Charles just two days before he tested positive for Covid, it's understood.
Her Majesty, 95, is not displaying any symptoms after it was today revealed she had seen her son, 73, in recent days as he now self-isolates.
Royal aides say the Duke of Cornwall isn't experiencing any strong symptoms after testing positive for the bug for the second time.
Her Majesty is now being "monitored" by her doctors and it's understood she will be advised to take rapid lateral flow tests each day for the next week.
A source said: "The Queen and Prince of Wales did meet recently.
"Her Majesty not displaying any symptoms.
"The situation will continue to be monitored."
It comes as:
- Meghan and Harry's £11m mansion in exclusive Montecito is hit by a 'foul smell'
- Camilla says she's "honoured" to become Queen Consort when Charles is crowned
- And the couple will reportedly move to Buckingham Palace in the future, while William and Kate head for Windsor
- Prince William visits Dubai for his first foreign trip since the beginning of the pandemic
- Meghan's job title on Archie's birth certificate leaves royal fans baffled
It's understood the pair met on Tuesday when the monarch, who is understood to be triple jabbed, returned to Windsor from a trip to Sandringham.
Charles held an investiture that day at Windsor.
The prince usually greets his mother in public with both a kiss on the hand and a kiss on the cheek.
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Brits who develop coronavirus symptoms are asked to notify those they have been in contact with in the previous 48 hours.
Her Majesty has led by example throughout the pandemic, sitting alone at her husband's funeral in April 2021 and cancelling a family Christmas party in December because it was "the right thing to do".
Despite a period of ill-health towards the end of last year, she has appeared to be on sprightly form during her recent engagements.
She was most recently seen on Monday, when she beamed brightly as she travelled to Windsor from Sandringham after announcing Camilla will be Queen Consort when Charles is King.
She also made reporters laugh as she petted her dorgi while reading cards sent by children as she celebrates her Platinum Jubilee.
However, her aides will be keeping her schedule light before a series of outings in March.
Officials are keen she will not be rushed and “lessons have been learned” since her punishing 19 jobs in as many days last October, which led to her resting on doctors’ orders.
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Charles is resting at home after his positive test, which was taken this morning as routine before any public engagements.
He attended a black tie reception at the British Museum last night with the Duchess of Cornwall.
Camilla has tested negative, telling reporters today she was "lucky" - and that Charles is finding it a "bit tiresome" to have the illness for a second time.
Yesterday, the prince met with guests including Chancellor Mr Sunak, who has since tested negative, and Priti Patel to celebrate the work of the British Asian Trust (BAT).
Earlier this week, he awarded OBEs to chefs Fergus Henderson, who has Parkinson's Disease, and his wife Margot, and an MBE to Dr Nisreen Alwan, who campaigns for long Covid awareness.
Under Covid rules, if you live with or come into contact with someone who tests positive you do not have to self-isolate if fully vaccinated.
Both Charles and Camilla are triple-jabbed and have encouraged others to get the vaccine.
Clarence House said: "This morning The Prince of Wales has tested positive for COVID-19 and is now self-isolating.
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"HRH is deeply disappointed not to be able to attend today's events in Winchester and will look to reschedule his visit as soon as possible."
Charles was due to unveil a statue of Licoricia of Winchester today before attending a civic reception at The Great Hall.
He was forced to pull out just moments before - leaving the waiting crowds groaning in disappointment.
The Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire read a message on behalf of Charles.
It said: "Ladies and gentlemen, I am so sorry that I cannot be with you today. I am desperately disappointed as I was so looking forward to marking this historic occasion with you.
“I hope very much that I will be able to visit at a future time. But for today please accept my most heartfelt apologies and my very best wishes as you mark this memorable occasion for Winchester. “
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Charles first suffered Covid at the start of the pandemic in March 2020.
He said at the time he "got away with it quite lightly".
