Coronavirus

The Queen grants Royal Assent to the Coronavirus Emergency Act from her quarantine in Windsor

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25th March 2020
The Queen has granted Royal Assent to the Coronavirus (Emergency) Act 2020 from Windsor Castle where she is in quarantine with the Duke of Edinburgh. The Coronavirus Bill has been rushed through Parliament over the past week, and introduces “extraordinary measures” never seen in peace time in the UK. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said that the powers contained within the bill…
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The Queen "remains in good health"

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25th March 2020
Buckingham Palace has said that The Queen “remains in good health” following the news that her eldest son, the Prince f Wales, tested positive for coronavirus. Her Majesty last saw Prince Charles on 12 March, meaning there is no risk that he passed the highly infection disease onto the monarch. The palace added that The Queen, who turns 94-years-old next month, “is…
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The Queen and her most trusted aide, 'Tall Paul', quarantine together at Windsor Castle

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24th March 2020
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have been quarantined together at Windsor Castle amidst the coronavirus crisis, which has now seen the UK placed in an effective lockdown situation. Her Majesty & His Royal Highness are joined in isolation by some of their most trusted aides including Page of the Backstairs, Paul Whybrew, and the monarch’s personal adviser, Angela Kelly. Mr…
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The Queen set to address the nation in television address

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22nd March 2020
The Queen looks set to address the nation in a rare television address at some point within the next few weeks. According to reports, Her Majesty is “waiting for the right moment” to deliver a speech in an effort to calm nerves amidst the coronavirus crisis. Buckingham Palace has been in talks with 10 Downing Street discussing the possibility of a televised speech. With the…
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