Queen Elizabeth II had probably imagined her summer vacation to be more relaxed. After the trouble with Prince Andrew, there is now another concern: An employee at Balmoral Castle tested positive for Covid-19.
Queen Elizabeth II’s summer vacation at her Scottish residence Balmoral is not a lucky star this year. Actually, the 95-year-old wanted to recover there from the death of her husband, Prince Philip, and the ongoing quarrels with grandson Prince Harry. But first the lawsuit against Prince Andrew overshadowed the Queen’s vacation, now Corona is also added.
As the British newspaper reports, an employee of the castle tested positive for Covid-19. All employees would be checked for the virus on a daily basis, and one person tested positive on Saturday. The sick person – exact details are not known – was immediately sent home. In addition, the staff canteen was closed. “The employees live in a separate apartment block on the premises,” the “Sun” quotes an anonymous source.
Buffet meals were refused by the Queen
Accordingly, all employees are obliged to wear masks at work and to limit their social contacts as much as possible. “But the royals themselves do everything as they are used to,” said the informant. It was suggested that the food should be served as a buffet so that the royal family could help themselves and thus avoid contacts. “But the queen has decided that the food will continue to be served by servants.”
The royals don’t want to miss out on their beloved hunting trips and picnics either. However, the family missed the traditional church attendance on Sunday. It is believed that they had to wait for their test results themselves one day after the Corona case.
In addition to the Queen, Prince Charles with his wife Camilla, Prince Andrew and ex-wife Fergie as well as their daughter Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank are currently in Balmoral. At the end of the month, Prince William and Duchess Kate are expected with their three children. Zara Tindall, daughter of Princess Anne, is also due to arrive with her husband and three children.
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