Royal Family Facing "Mounting Distress" Over Queen Elizabeth's COVID-19 Diagnosis, Source Close to the Family Says

A source close to the Royal Family claims that the family is facing a "mounting distress" that Queen Elizabeth's immune system might not be able to stand up to the virus after the Queen's aides announced her COVID-19 diagnosis.

Queen Elizabeth has tested positive for the virus last week and has not been seen in public since the diagnosis, according to The Daily Star report.

The Queen's virtual engagements were also postponed while she is battling the virus. A source close to the family said it has left Royals "deeply worried."

The source said that there are worries that the 95-year-old royal has been exposed at the "worst possible time."

The person close to the family said that they are staying "tight-lipped and putting up a good front." However, there is no doubt that the Queen's condition is a worrisome scenario, with the whole country being rattled.

Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace had insisted that the Queen would be continuing light duties at her desk. Queen Elizabeth is also triple vaccinated.

Queen Elizabeth Amid COVID-19 Infection

Prince Charles and Prince William have come under criticism for not having stepped up during Queen Elizabeth's COVID-19 diagnosis.

Royal author and biographer Clive Irving said that the two are not handling the situation as the CEO of a corporate world, looking at the situation in terms of the monarchy being a brand or company, according to a Geo TV News report.

Irving added that this is the moment that the Prince of Wales should "really step forward" and have the intention to help his mother in dealing with the situation.

A source earlier said that the Queen has a team of doctors to depend on whenever needed and support staff "that's second to none."

The source noted that the Queen has been handling the COVID-19 diagnosis without any fuss or need to involve too many people in her recovery.

The source told U.S. Weekly report that the Queen has shown extraordinary courage and is grateful for the love and support she has received.

Buckingham Palace said in a statement that the Queen is experiencing mild cold-like symptoms but expects to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week.

The palace also said that the Queen is one of several people at Windsor Castle who are infected, implying an outbreak at the royal residence, according to The New York Times report.

The Queen has met with her eldest son and heir, Prince Charles. He was later reported to be reinfected with COVID-19 and went into isolation.

The Prince of Wales last contracted a mild case of COVID-19 in March 2020.

The palace did not detail whether Charles was the source of the infection.

The Queen received a dose of a COVID vaccine in January 2021 at Windsor Castle with his husband Prince Philip.

However, the palace has not confirmed whether the Queen has received the following vaccine dose. But it is widely believed that she has received two doses, with a booster.

Charles and Camilla have confirmed that they are fully vaccinated, as well as administered with boosters.

The Queen is scheduled to host a diplomatic reception on March 2, wherein hundreds of members of the Diplomatic Corps would be in attendance at Windsor.

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Written by: Mary Webber

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