Amidst the coronavirus outbreak, a lot of people show concern over Prince Philip's ill-health. As the elders are believed to be more susceptible to the disease, how is the Duke of Edinburgh doing today? What protocols the Buckingham Palace does to protect Queen Elizabeth II and her husband from contracting the virus?
Royal expert Angela Mollard suggested Her Majesty might stop her public outings to avoid risks to Prince Philip. He and his wife were both taken to Windsor over the weekend due to the coronavirus outbreak. It is also widely believed that they would be evacuated to Sandringham when the situation gets worse, per Express.
With the scare, Mollard said Queen Elizabeth might limit the number of her public outings to protect her and Prince Philip's health, Express noted. In an episode of The Morning Show, she said the two royals were very vulnerable, and Philip has been having ill-health since he was hospitalized due to pre-existing conditions last year. "I don't think they'll take any risks, particularly with the Queen and her having contact with the public," she added.
Buckingham Palace already confirmed that Queen Elizabeth canceled her two royal engagements in Cheshire and Camden, but she would continue to have one-on-one audiences at the palace. Mollard revealed that Her Royal Highness would still have her appointments, but she was seen wearing gloves this time to protect herself. There would also be no handshaking.
Also, her summer diary is now being reviewed, as garden parties and other royal events may face cancellation. Trooping the Color, the Epsom Derby, and Royal Ascot may also get canceled after Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that social distancing might last for weeks or even months.
Buckingham Palace confirmed that the royal households are now studying the implication of the government's new advice and its impact on the monarchy. After the review, there are reports an announcement will be made to reveal the next step of the royal family.
There are also plans to put Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip at Sandringham if the coronavirus outbreak gets worse. This news comes after Johnson urged people who are over 70 years old to avoid non-important social contact and travel.
In line with the announcement, people are advised to work from home and avoid going to clubs, pubs, theaters, and other social venues. These measures apply and are very important to the likes of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, other elders, pregnant women, and people who have underlying health conditions.
