Queen Elizabeth has to contend with so many canceled royal events this season due to the coronavirus pandemic. But as many traditional and long-standing occasions aren't being held for the first time this year, one of the Queen's favorite polo tournament is actually moving forward.
According to reports, the Cartier Queen's Cup Tournament will still go on at a rescheduled date. Instead of annually taking place in June, the event will be happening at the end of July at the Windsor Great Park's Guards Polo Club.
Apparently, the organizers of the polo tournament are determined to go ahead with the event. The league has, reportedly, been doing its bid to save the tournament and has done so with much success but it's still unclear how they will proceed with this.
Buckingham Palace confirmed the schedule changes that will likely delight Queen Elizabeth after too many cancellations. However, Her Majesty is not expected to be at the event despite the change in date.
Earlier, the palace confirmed that the Queen will be extending her withdrawal from her public duties as the coronavirus still poses a threat. Queen Elizabeth is expected to remain isolated in the foreseeable future to protect her health, as well as the health of Prince Philip since they are both in their '90s and are vulnerable to COVID-19.
According to royal biographer Andrew Morton, it's very risky for Queen Elizabeth to resume her public duties and meet with people in person again. Although the Queen loves to get out and be with her constituents, she is heeding to the government and doctors' advice to minimize her risks of contracting the virus and endangering Prince Philip in the process.
Meanwhile, it has also been confirmed that the Queen's Swan Upping event, an 800-year-old royal tradition, will not be taking place this year. David Barber, the Queen's swan marker, released a statement to confirm the cancellation since large gatherings are still prohibited.
Queen Elizabeth has been isolating from the public since March 19. She and Prince Philip reunited at Windsor Castle after the Duke of Edinburgh has been staying in his farmland in Sandringham.
The royal couple is staying at the Queen's favorite house with less than 30 servants and aides. According to Prince William, they are ensuring that his grandparents are well-protected against the virus. Thus, only a handful of trusted workers are allowed to be around the Queen and Prince Philip.
