Queen Elizabeth is now isolated at Windsor Castle, along with her husband, Prince Philip, amidst the coronavirus outbreak. Her Majesty issued a statement of support to the public to avoid panic now that the positive cases of Covid-19 in the U.K. increase. Currently, there are questions if the monarch will address the nation with a speech.
In an episode of Good Morning Britain hosts Ben Shephard and Kate Garraway asked the royal correspondent outside of Windsor Castle if Her Majesty would deliver a speech amidst the pandemic. The reporter explained that the leader of Commonwealth rarely address the nation on television, although she remains to be a figure that everyone can trust during the time of crisis.
Queen Elizabeth only gives a public speech during Christmas, but it was also done after Princess Diana died in 1997. However, according to Express, there are reports that Buckingham Place and the Government are considering letting Her Royal Highness address the nation at some point.
But in the meantime, they are following the Government's advice to self-isolate and practice social distancing due to the coronavirus outbreak. Queen Elizabeth started her Easter break one week earlier than planned due to the pandemic. She was joined by Prince Philip, who arrived at Windsor Castle on a helicopter from Sandringham.
There are reports Queen Elizabeth might stay at her Windsor state beyond the Easter period or until the fears for coronavirus subside. As she is about to turn 94 years old, and Prince Philip is 98, they are more at risk of contracting the disease.
Meanwhile, according to Town and Country Magazine, Queen Elizabeth already issued a statement of support about the coronavirus outbreak in the U.K. and talked about the importance of coming together at this time of crisis. She inspired the people of her country to change their normal routines and stay at home for the greater good.
She also extended her gratitude to those people on the front lines for doing their bests to help fight the spread of coronavirus. Queen Elizabeth also asked the public to look at the country's history to see hope in the middle of the pandemic.
"Our nation's history has been forged by people and communities coming together to work as one, concentrating our combined efforts with a focus on the common goal," she said. Queen Elizabeth also promised the support of the royal family, assuring that all of them will stand ready to play their part. They already altered their schedules and cancel some royal events and international visits to stop the spread of coronavirus.
