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Queen quits Buckingham Palace over coronavirus fears after Cobra crisis talks
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Miloch
Mar 15, 2020, 12:58:17 AM3/15/20
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*Her Majesty, 93, has been taken to Windsor Castle as the outbreak worsens
*She and Prince Philip will be taken to Sandringham if situation deteriorates
*It comes after her upcoming visits to Cheshire and Camden were postponed
*Coronavirus symptoms: what are they and should you see a doctor?
The Queen has quit Buckingham Palace over coronavirus fears after Corbra crisis
talks, it emerged last night.
Her Majesty, 93, has been taken to Windsor Castle with plans in place to
quarantine her and Prince Philip, 98, at Sandringham if the outbreak worsens.
The news comes as Britain's coronavirus death rate almost doubled today as ten
more people died, bringing total deaths to 21.
A royal source told The Sun: 'She is in good health but it was thought best to
move her. A lot of her staff are a bit panicky over coronavirus.
'The Queen has met a lot of people there until recently. But she is weeks away
from her 94th birthday and advisers believe it is best to get her out of harm's
way.'
On Friday, Her Majesty's upcoming visits to Cheshire and Camden were postponed
because of the coronavirus pandemic.
She is also said to have been advised to cancel her annual garden parties in May
and June in order to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
It comes after she was earlier this month reported to have vowed not to let the
outbreak stop her from performing her duties and to set an example by 'keeping
calm and carrying on' until there is 'compelling advice to the contrary'.
As the Queen moved however, it was revealed that a building in Windsor Great
Park was closed for a deep clean after three people showed symptoms similar to
those of Covid-19.
The Savill Building is closed over the weekend for the clean to take place.
A statement on the park's website said: 'As a precautionary measure we have
taken the decision to close The Savill Building over the weekend to conduct a
deep clean of the premises, after becoming aware of three individuals, who are
showing symptoms similar to those of Covid-19, having been on site.
'Whilst these are not confirmed cases we feel that this is a prudent step that
prioritises the health and wellbeing of our employees and visitors.
'We continue to monitor the situation and Government's public health guidance
closely. The rest of Windsor Great Park remains open as usual.'
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall had already pulled out of their
spring overseas tour just days before it was due to begin, raising the prospect
that more royal engagements could face cancellation in the coming weeks.
The Queen, 93, was due to visit the Bentley Motors Factory in Crewe, and the
Jodrell Bank Observatory and Square Kilometre Array Global Headquarters in
Macclesfield on March 19.
She was also due to visit Camden on March 26 but full details of the trip had
not yet been released.
Charles and Camilla had been due to start their spring tour to Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Cyprus and Jordan on March 17. It would have marked the first time
a royal has visited Cyprus since the Queen in 1993.
A spokesman for the Queen said: 'As a sensible precaution and for practical
reasons in the current circumstances, changes are being made to The Queen's
diary commitments in the coming weeks.
'In consultation with the Medical Household and Government, Her Majesty's
forthcoming visits to Cheshire and Camden will be rescheduled.
'Audiences will continue as usual. Other events will be reviewed on an ongoing
basis in line with the appropriate advice.'
The Queen - the nation's longest reigning monarch - is due to turn 94 next month
and the risk of more severe symptoms from the Covid-19 illness is greater for
the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions.
The day of engagements next Thursday would have seen the monarch travel to
Cheshire to meet staff and apprentices at the Bentley factory, operate the
Lovell Telescope at the observatory and meet local school children engaging in
hands on science activities.
The Queen wore large gloves when she handed out honours to recipients at a
palace investiture on March 3.
She also avoided shaking hands at the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey
and during a one-to-one audience with the Sri Lankan High Commissioner this
week, but was back shaking hands with Professor Mark Compton, Lord Prior of the
Order of St John, on Wednesday.
It comes as The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall yesterday revealed
they would postpone their spring tour of the coronavirus pandemic.
The overall week-long visit had been due to start on March 17 and would have
marked the first time a royal has visited Cyprus since the Queen in 1993.
Clarence House said the request came from the Government. Heir to the throne
Charles and Camilla are understood to be in good health.
The tour may be replaced with engagements in the UK, but not those involving
significant gatherings of people.
Charles was set to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina on March 17 and 18, be joined by
Camilla in Cyprus from March 18 to 21, and head to Jordan together until March
25.
'Owing to the unfolding situation with the coronavirus pandemic the British
government has asked their royal highnesses to postpone their Spring tour,' a
spokesman for the royal couple said yesterday.
*
*Her Majesty, 93, has been taken to Windsor Castle as the outbreak worsens
*She and Prince Philip will be taken to Sandringham if situation deteriorates
*It comes after her upcoming visits to Cheshire and Camden were postponed
*Coronavirus symptoms: what are they and should you see a doctor?
The Queen has quit Buckingham Palace over coronavirus fears after Corbra crisis
talks, it emerged last night.
Her Majesty, 93, has been taken to Windsor Castle with plans in place to
quarantine her and Prince Philip, 98, at Sandringham if the outbreak worsens.
The news comes as Britain's coronavirus death rate almost doubled today as ten
more people died, bringing total deaths to 21.
A royal source told The Sun: 'She is in good health but it was thought best to
move her. A lot of her staff are a bit panicky over coronavirus.
'The Queen has met a lot of people there until recently. But she is weeks away
from her 94th birthday and advisers believe it is best to get her out of harm's
way.'
On Friday, Her Majesty's upcoming visits to Cheshire and Camden were postponed
because of the coronavirus pandemic.
She is also said to have been advised to cancel her annual garden parties in May
and June in order to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
It comes after she was earlier this month reported to have vowed not to let the
outbreak stop her from performing her duties and to set an example by 'keeping
calm and carrying on' until there is 'compelling advice to the contrary'.
As the Queen moved however, it was revealed that a building in Windsor Great
Park was closed for a deep clean after three people showed symptoms similar to
those of Covid-19.
The Savill Building is closed over the weekend for the clean to take place.
A statement on the park's website said: 'As a precautionary measure we have
taken the decision to close The Savill Building over the weekend to conduct a
deep clean of the premises, after becoming aware of three individuals, who are
showing symptoms similar to those of Covid-19, having been on site.
'Whilst these are not confirmed cases we feel that this is a prudent step that
prioritises the health and wellbeing of our employees and visitors.
'We continue to monitor the situation and Government's public health guidance
closely. The rest of Windsor Great Park remains open as usual.'
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall had already pulled out of their
spring overseas tour just days before it was due to begin, raising the prospect
that more royal engagements could face cancellation in the coming weeks.
The Queen, 93, was due to visit the Bentley Motors Factory in Crewe, and the
Jodrell Bank Observatory and Square Kilometre Array Global Headquarters in
Macclesfield on March 19.
She was also due to visit Camden on March 26 but full details of the trip had
not yet been released.
Charles and Camilla had been due to start their spring tour to Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Cyprus and Jordan on March 17. It would have marked the first time
a royal has visited Cyprus since the Queen in 1993.
A spokesman for the Queen said: 'As a sensible precaution and for practical
reasons in the current circumstances, changes are being made to The Queen's
diary commitments in the coming weeks.
'In consultation with the Medical Household and Government, Her Majesty's
forthcoming visits to Cheshire and Camden will be rescheduled.
'Audiences will continue as usual. Other events will be reviewed on an ongoing
basis in line with the appropriate advice.'
The Queen - the nation's longest reigning monarch - is due to turn 94 next month
and the risk of more severe symptoms from the Covid-19 illness is greater for
the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions.
The day of engagements next Thursday would have seen the monarch travel to
Cheshire to meet staff and apprentices at the Bentley factory, operate the
Lovell Telescope at the observatory and meet local school children engaging in
hands on science activities.
The Queen wore large gloves when she handed out honours to recipients at a
palace investiture on March 3.
She also avoided shaking hands at the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey
and during a one-to-one audience with the Sri Lankan High Commissioner this
week, but was back shaking hands with Professor Mark Compton, Lord Prior of the
Order of St John, on Wednesday.
It comes as The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall yesterday revealed
they would postpone their spring tour of the coronavirus pandemic.
The overall week-long visit had been due to start on March 17 and would have
marked the first time a royal has visited Cyprus since the Queen in 1993.
Clarence House said the request came from the Government. Heir to the throne
Charles and Camilla are understood to be in good health.
The tour may be replaced with engagements in the UK, but not those involving
significant gatherings of people.
Charles was set to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina on March 17 and 18, be joined by
Camilla in Cyprus from March 18 to 21, and head to Jordan together until March
25.
'Owing to the unfolding situation with the coronavirus pandemic the British
government has asked their royal highnesses to postpone their Spring tour,' a
spokesman for the royal couple said yesterday.
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