Queen Elizabeth Returns To Work After Covid-19 Self-Isolation

Queen Elizabeth is back to work and was seen for the first time in virtual engagements after being diagnosed with Covid-19. The 95-year-old monarch had been in self-isolation while recovering from mild cold-like symptoms while performing her light duties. Since testing positive for the coronavirus, the Queen has canceled a handful of virtual audiences and postponed the Diplomatic Reception for a later date upon the advice of royal doctors.

According to PEOPLE, the Queen held a virtual audience on Tuesday at her Windsor Castle home with his Carles Jordana Madero who presented Letters of Credence as Principality of Andorra and ambassador to the court of St. James. In the same manner, she also received Querella Younous Hamidi via video conferencing where he also presented the Queen with his Letters of Credence as ambassador from the Republic of Chad.

Princess Anne was reported to have been assisting her mother in handling the new means of communication technology in 2020 and has since allowed the Queen to manage her duties digitally. The Queen’s notable quick recovery from Covid-19 brings much relief as the country prepares for her Platinum Jubilee celebration in June for the 70 years she has been on the British throne.

Over the weekend, the monarch had already shown signs of full recovery when she visited some of the younger members of the Royal Family in an outdoor reunion on the grounds of Frogmore. She was surrounded by some of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren – Princess Beatrice and her daughter Sienna, Prince William, and his wife Kate Middleton along with their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.

Meanwhile, Prince Charles and wife Camilla also made their first public appearance together Tuesday since the palace made it clear that Camilla will be recognized as Queen Consort when her husband becomes King. Charles and Camilla took the opportunity to mingle with a line-up of people who were gathered by the pier in Southend-on-Sea while reassuring them that the Queen is recovering well from Covid. The royal couple took time to shake hands with the crowd as their visit had Charles formally presenting the Letters of Intent on behalf of the Queen to mark Southend in becoming a city.