Sophie Wessex is heeding to health advice and staying at home to self-isolate after she was exposed to someone with COVID-19. Queen Elizabeth's daughter-in-law had been busy with several engagements in the last week but Buckingham Palace did not specify where the countess might have been exposed.
According to People, Sophie Wessex was visiting a farm with her husband, Prince Edward, on Thursday and was with members of the Mencap's Learning Disability Running Team earlier in the week. The Countess did a short run with the group at the grounds of Windsor Castle. She was also at the National Space Centre for the observation of World Space Week.
Buckingham Palace confirmed that the royal came into contact with a person who tested positive "earlier this week." Thankfully, however, the countess does not have any symptoms but she is still self-isolating in Bagshot Park, the home she shares with Prince Edward and their two children, Lady Louise and James, the Viscount Severn.
Sophie has not seen any other members of the royal family since being exposed to the virus, except for her husband and kids. The Palace assured the public that the Countess of Wessex did not come in contact with Queen Elizabeth.
The in-laws last saw each other in Balmoral in Scotland for the summer. The Wessex family were photographed going for a walk with the Queen, while still observing social distancing.
But, the countess and Queen Elizabeth did team up this week for a video call with members of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness. Sophie is one of the global ambassadors as an advocate for people suffering from eye conditions.
Her daughter was born with a condition called strabismus that made her squint her eyes too much. In 2015, Sophie said that they had to consult with a specialist to correct Louise's eyes. Louise's vision problems have been better since then.
Sophie is the second member of the British royal family to be at risk for COVID-19. In March, her oldest brother-in-law, Prince Charles, was positive for the virus. The Prince of Wales experienced mild symptoms and was up and about in a week.
During the first few months of the lockdown, Sophie Wessex continued her royal duties by visiting charities and packing care boxes for vulnerable families. Prince Edward also joined in one of the distributions of goods for the needy.
