The Queen has tested positive for Covid-19, Buckingham Palace have confirmed.
A spokesperson confirmed that the monarch, 95, is experiencing mild cold-like symptoms and is expected to continue light royal duties.
The Palace have been closely monitoring cases of Covid-19 after Prince Charles tested positive for the virus last week.
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The Queen is believed to have been in contact with Charles at the start of the month.
The Duchess of Cornwall also tested positive for the virus on Monday and is currently isolating .
Buckingham Palace had refused to comment on the Queen's health following news of Covid-19 cases within the Royal family.
The Prince of Wales finished his isolation period and is not believed to have experienced any severe symptoms.
It is the second time that Charles has tested positive for Covid-19.
Under the current measures anyone who tests positive for Covid-19 must self isolate for 10 days.
However, those who receive a negative test on day five or six can leave isolation early, as long as they do not have a temperature.
