As the holidays approach, the British royal family is adjusting to the health situation. Christmas Eve is this time compromised by a new case of contamination. Sir Timothy laurence, the stepson of Queen Elizabeth II, contracted Covid-19.
The info is from Daily Mail. The British tabloid reveals that Sir Timothy Laurence, husband of Princess Anne and stepson of Queen Elizabeth II, has tested positive for the virus. He is currently in solitary confinement at his residence in Gatcombe Park, in the county of Gloucestershire. Therefore, the former Vice Admiral of the Royal Navy will not be celebrating Christmas with his in-laws at Windsor Castle.
90,000 new cases daily, one within the royal family!
Sir Timothy Laurence (66) is therefore one of the 90,000 new daily positive cases recorded by the British government. A new wave of contamination is shaking the UK, where the Omicron variant is spreading at high speed. Due to the circumstances, Queen Elizabeth II has decided to spend the holidays in Windsor rather than at her residence in Sandringham, County. from Norfolk.
A source close to the British crown clarified that the 95-year-old sovereign had taken this “personal decision after careful consideration“, decision which”reflects a cautious approach“.”Family members will be coming to Windsor over Christmas time“, assures this same informant, according to whom”reasonable precautions and all appropriate directions will be followed“.
Timothy Laurence and his wife Anne, youngest daughter of Elizabeth II and the late Prince Philip, will unfortunately not be there. Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and their two children, Archie and Lilibet (2 years and 6 months) are expected to stay in the United States. Meghan Markle was surprised during Christmas shopping in Montecito, California.
For her first Christmas without Prince Philip (who died April 9 at the age of 99), Elizabeth II will always be able to count on the presence of Prince William, his wife Kate and their three children, as well as other members of the Royal family. If all goes well…