The Queen of England, Elizatbeth II has tested positive for Covid, Buckingham Palace has said.

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

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

Her eldest son and heir, the Prince of Wales, tested positive on February 10 after meeting his mother on  February 8.

A number of people have tested positive at Windsor Castle, where the Queen resides.

The Queen, who will be 96 in April, had her first vaccine in January 2021 and is believed to have had all her follow-up jabs after that.