WINDSOR, England (Reuters) – News that Britain’s Queen Elizabeth had examined constructive for COVID-19 drew shock, concern and messages of goodwill from throughout the nation on Sunday, with politicians and the general public keen the 95-year-old to get well.
On a moist and blustery day, just a few sightseers gathered on the gates of Windsor Castle the place the queen is receiving medical remedy for gentle signs. Others went on-line to precise assist and message boards in the London Underground urged the monarch to “take it simple”.
Many stated they have been troubled by the information after the world’s longest reigning monarch pulled out of various high-profile occasions and spent an evening in hospital final October, igniting fears about her well being.
Julie and Rupert Wills, visiting Windsor to the west of London, stated they cherished the queen “to bits”, with Rupert respecting her capability to simply “quietly get on with” issues. Sanil Solanki, 43, described her because the nation’s mom.
For 19-year-old Gerard Smith, the information had come as a shock. “Everyone loves her,” he stated. “She cannot do fallacious to anybody. She’s been there my entire lifetime and the lifetime of just about everybody. It’s unhappy to listen to. Hopefully she makes it by.”
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson led the official response, saying he was certain he spoke for the nation when he wished the queen a swift restoration and a fast return to vibrant good well being.
Opposition chief Keir Starmer stated: “Get nicely quickly Ma’am.” Many different politicians merely tweeted “God Save The Queen”.
The U.S. Embassy in London despatched greatest needs. The chief minister of Gibraltar, Fabian Picardo, described the queen as “a rock” in reference to the British territory’s panorama.
The widespread assist for the queen follows the anniversary earlier this month when she quietly marked 70 years on the throne, the primary British sovereign to take action.
The Palace stated the queen was exhibiting gentle signs and was anticipated to proceed “mild duties” over the approaching week.
In retaining with that, the queen launched a press release shortly afterwards praising the British ladies’s curling staff for his or her Olympic gold medal in Beijing.
“I do know that your native communities and other people all through the United Kingdom will be part of me in sending our good needs to you, your coaches and the family and friends who’ve supported you in your nice success,” she stated.
(Writing by Kate Holton; modifying by Barbara Lewis)
