According to the palace, “Her Majesty has mild symptoms of a cold but expects to continue light duties at Windsor next week.”| Photo: Royal UK

Queen Elizabeth II, 95, was diagnosed with Covid-19 on Sunday, according to information from Buckingham Palace. The oldest monarch two weeks ago celebrated seven decades on the British throne.

According to information from the Reuters news agency, the queen has a complete vaccination schedule against the new coronavirus and, in October 2021, she had stayed overnight in a hospital for an unspecified illness.

According to the palace, “Her Majesty has mild symptoms of a cold but expects to continue light duties at Windsor next week.” “She will continue to receive medical care and will follow all appropriate guidelines,” the statement said.