By Adam Bukenya posted at 1503 EAT

The Queen has tested positive for Covid, Buckingham Palace has said.

The palace said the monarch is experiencing mild “cold-like symptoms” but expects to continue “light duties” at Windsor over the coming week.

“She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines,” the palace said in a statement.

The Queen had been in contact with her eldest son and heir, the Prince of Wales, who tested positive last week.

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