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The Queen can remain in self-isolation ‘for months’ and never return to royal front-line duties as the government seeks to ease the coronavirus blockade in the coming weeks.
Her 98-year-old Majesty, who has suspended all her public engagements while residing with her husband, Prince Philip at Windsor Castle, is unable to return to his public duties due to the risk of trapping Covid-19 ‘for years’ see .
The claims come as Prime Minister Boris Johnson today established a tentative three-stage “exit plan” and urged the country to return to work on a television address to the nation from Downing Street.
Royal biographer Andrew Morton, 66, told The Sun that he feared the Queen, whose schedule will not resume until fall, will never be able to return to her usual duties and that she will likely be seen on TV or video links instead. in public.
Her 98-year-old Majesty may not be allowed to return to public service ‘for years’ due to the risk of contracting coronavirus.
The monarch, who currently resides with her husband, Prince Philip at Windsor Castle, continues to receive her daily red boxes of government papers.
Royal biographer Andrew Morton fears the monarch may not be able to return to his regular front-line duties as it would be “too risky”.
He told the newspaper: ‘It is terribly sad, but I cannot see how the Queen can resume her usual work.
‘The Covid-19 virus will not disappear soon and will be with us for months, if not years.
“It would be too risky for the Queen to start meeting people regularly.”
The writer, who wrote Diana: Her True Story in 1992, added that while royalty enjoyed meeting with the public, such meetings would pose a risk to both her and Prince Philip, who will be 99 next month.
Earlier today, a Buckingham Palace spokeswoman said the monarch remains “busy”, leading a weekly audience with the Prime Minister by phone and receiving his daily red boxes of government documents.
They added that Her Majesty “will follow appropriate advice on commitments” and will keep in touch with her family by phone and video calls.
Today, The Sunday Times reported that Buckingham Palace will be closed for the summer for what is believed to be the first time in 27 years, with events like Trooping the Color and Her Majesty’s garden parties canceled.
It is believed to be the 94-year-old monarch’s longest absence from her official duties in her 68-year reign, and her schedule is not expected to resume until the fall, at the earliest.
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh have been isolated there with a small family since March 19. The monarch generally returns from Windsor to his central London residence in May before his annual break at Balmoral in July, which is also expected to not continue.
A state visit from South Africa is also on hold for the time being, while investments will be reorganized for later dates.
The Queen, who delivered an electrifying speech on VE day praising the spirit of Britain during the confinement, has said in the past that she feels “you have to see her to believe her,” so the monarch is expected to deeply feel the move.
His last public engagement was the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey in March, which was also the last official appearance for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as leading members of the Royal Family.
A royal source told the publication: “ The Queen will not do anything that goes against the advice of the people in her. [age] category and she’s going to take all the appropriate advice … she’d like to be seen as responsible for her actions.
The Queen (pictured addressing the nation on VE on Friday) is holding a weekly hearing with the Prime Minister by phone and receives her daily red paper boxes from the Government
The Queen generally hosts three garden parties at her London home, with charities hosting two others, and one more is held in July at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Scotland.
Garden parties, during which 27,000 cups of tea, 20,000 sandwiches, and 20,000 slices of cakes consumed by 30,000 people from all walks of life are served, have been held at Buckingham Palace since the 1860s.
There were no gun salutes last month to mark the Queen’s 94th birthday for the first time since she was crowned, and government buildings were exempt from flying flags if it created a problem.
Elizabeth II said she did not feel that gun salutes were appropriate in the circumstances of the crisis.
At the time, Covid-19 had claimed more than 15,000 lives in Britain.
That number is now more than double at 31,855, after Britain announced 269 more deaths today.
The Queen generally hosts three garden parties at her London home, with charities hosting two others, and one more is held in July at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Scotland. Pictured: The Queen at a garden party at Buckingham Palace in May 2018
According to government advice to avoid mass gatherings, the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace, St James’s Palace and Windsor Castle are postponed until further notice.
With the outbreak that made religious services impossible, the Queen delivered what was believed to be her first Easter speech, which had the message resolved: “We know that the coronavirus will not defeat us.”
That sentiment was echoed in his VE Day speech, during which he said: ‘When I look at our country today, and see what we are willing to do to protect and support ourselves, I proudly say that we are still a nation those brave soldiers , sailors and airmen would recognize and admire.
“Never give up, never despair, that was the VE Day message.”
The wedding of Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, to be held on May 29 in the Royal Chapel of St James’s Palace, followed by a private reception hosted by the Queen on the grounds of Buckingham Palace, has also been postponed.
Other major events on the royal calendar that have been canceled include Chelsea Flower Show, the Royal Horticultural Society’s flagship summer event.
Other major events on the royal calendar that have been canceled include Chelsea Flower Show, the Royal Horticultural Society’s flagship summer event. Pictured: The Queen takes a tour of the Duchess of Cambridge’s Garden back to nature at the show in 2019
Royal Ascot in June, believed to have been served by the Queen each year during her reign, was also suspended this year.
In a statement, Guy Henderson, executive director of the Ascot Racecourse, said: “For public health and safety reasons we have reached the difficult but inevitable conclusions that Royal Ascot 2020 … cannot take place as an event open to the public. . ‘
This month’s Royal Windsor Horse Show, another horse-related event near the heart of the monarch, featuring show jumping and dressage, also won’t take place.
Royal Ascot in June, believed to have been served by the Queen each year during her reign, was also suspended this year. Photo: The Queen at Ascot in June 2019
The Invictus 2020 Games, to be held in The Hague, were postponed until 2021 due to Covid-19, and Prince Harry marked what would have been the opening ceremony with a video message shared on the event’s Twitter account yesterday.
The games bring together current and former military, wounded, injured or sick women from more than 20 countries.
The Duke of Sussex said: “ In commemorating VE Day this weekend and paying tribute to the service and sacrifice of the entire generation of World War II, we should also have gathered in the Netherlands to start the Invictus 2020 Games in La Beech
“ Life has changed dramatically for all of us since the last time I was in The Hague, but the IG 2020 team has done an incredible job of adapting so quickly to the situation, and they are busy preparing plans for next year.
‘The new dates will be shared with you very soon. I hope all members of the Invictus family cope well and support each other in this difficult time. ”
Braemar’s annual gathering on September 5, traditionally attended by Her Majesty in her role as sponsor of the Highland gaming event held near Balmoral at The Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park, has also been canceled for security reasons. .
It has been running in its current form since 1832 and includes competitions such as throwing the fit, tug of war, and throwing hammers.
Wimbledon, traditionally assisted by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, has been canceled next month for the first time since World War II.
The Queen has witnessed many turbulent times during her reign, but even she confessed to the Covid-19 global pandemic: “While we have faced challenges before, this one is different.”
