Queen Elizabeth Cancels Her Virtual Meetings

Queen Elizabeth II is still dealing with COVID symptoms. According to Buckingham Palace, the two virtual audiences that had previously been scheduled to take place today will now be rescheduled for a later date. The 95-year-old British monarch, who is believed to be triple vaccinated, is continuing with light duties.

Yesterday, the Queen was well enough to have her weekly meeting with the British Prime Minister, speaking to Boris Johnson on the phone from Windsor Castle.

The Palace announced on Sunday that the Queen had tested positive for COVID that morning and said that she was experiencing "mild cold-like" symptoms, and canceled virtual engagements on Tuesday. The Queen's positive test came after Prince Charles and Camilla both tested positive for COVID. T&C understands that several members of staff working at Windsor Castle have also tested positive.

For other members of the Royal Family, it remains business as usual. Major royal tours were announced this morning to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee, including a weeklong tour of the Caribbean by Prince William and Kate Middleton. Prince Charles, who tested positive for COVID, resumed his royal duties last week alongside his sister Princess Anne. Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, undertook a solo trip to Copenhagen, where she promoted her work on early childhood education and met with Denmark's Queen Margrethe II and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark. Prince William, meanwhile, handed out honors at Windsor Castle in an investiture ceremony.

The next engagement tentatively scheduled for the Queen to attend in person is a reception for members of the diplomatic corps at Windsor Castle on March 2.

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