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Queen Elizabeth II

BREAKING: The Queen sends a message of support to Carrie Symonds and Boris Johnson’s family

The Queen has sent a message of support to Boris Johnson’s fiancée Carrie Symonds and the wider Johnson family.

Her Majesty informed Mr Johnson’s family that they were in her thoughts she she hoped for a full and speedy recovery.

A royal spokesperson said: “Earlier today The Queen sent a message to Carrie Symonds and to the Johnson family.

“Her Majesty said they were in her thoughts and that she wished the Prime Minister a full and speedy recovery.”

Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit on Monday evening as his coronavirus symptoms worsened.

Foreign & Commonwealth Secretary Dominic Raab is deputising for Mr Johnson.

A Downing Street spokesperson said on Tuesday that Mr Johnson is in a stable condition and had a comfortable night in hospital.

Mr Johnson has not needed to use a ventilator, however, he has received oxygen treatment.