Queen Elizabeth II has been staying at Windsor Castle for more than a week now. She was later joined by Prince Philip who was said to ride a helicopter from Sandringham amid the lockdown.
The royal couple's decision to move in their Berkshire property was said to be just suitable for both of them. Given that they are both seniors, they are very much vulnerable to get infected by COVID-19.
However, shocking claims were made earlier this week as a source, reportedly, revealed that one of Buckingham Palace's aides has tested positive for the virus. It was said that the unnamed royal aide was working inside the palace while Queen Elizabeth II was also in London.
According to The Sun UK, the royal aide fell ill a week before the Queen left for Windsor Castle. While the full details of the transactions that the aide did inside the Palace have remained confidential, it was noted by the palace sources that everyone who got close with the staff has now been placed into self-isolation.
It was not revealed, as well, whether the royal aide was working closely with Queen Elizabeth II or any other royals inside the Palace. Nevertheless, the sources, reportedly, said that there are over 500 royal aides and staff members inside.
The same report also revealed that the individual who contracted the virus has been recovering already. As added by Buckingham Palace's spokesperson, they are, reportedly, doing everything to "protect" everyone involved. But, as for the Queen's condition, no information was disclosed.
As per Daily Mail UK, no word has been heard yet, as well, from Queen Elizabeth II since she last gave her statement through the Palace. The brief address was released to the public just a few moments after she arrived in Berkshire.
In her statement, she largely thanked all the individuals at the frontlines, who are fighting against the "invisible enemy." She also, reportedly, reassured the British people that the Royal Family is ready to take its part.
While the words given by Queen Elizabeth II were, somehow, "reassuring," this was not what the experts and watchers were expecting as per claims. It was revealed that the majority of the public were looking forward to a televised address, just like what she did in 2002 when the Queen Mother died. Even so, royal experts and commentators believe that the same "rare address" will be soon given to the public "in due course."
As of the time of writing, the United Kingdom has now a total of 19,522 positive cases of COVID-19 with a total of 1,228 deaths.
