Prince Andrew Checks Constructive and Will Miss Jubilee Occasion on Friday
Prince Andrew, the second son of Queen Elizabeth II, has examined constructive for the coronavirus, Buckingham Palace mentioned Thursday. The take a look at consequence will power Andrew to skip a thanksgiving service that’s part of the Platinum Jubilee festivities celebrating his mom’s 70-year reign.
The service, at St. Paul’s Cathedral on Friday, was the lone main occasion of the jubilee that Andrew had been anticipated to attend. He has been largely banished from public life because of his association with Jeffrey Epstein, the deceased financier and convicted intercourse offender.
It was not clear whether or not Andrew, 62, was vaccinated. The palace didn’t say whether or not he was experiencing signs.
A palace official mentioned Andrew had seen the queen in latest days, however not since he obtained a constructive consequence on a take a look at that the official described as routine.
Queen Elizabeth, 96, contracted the virus in February and has mentioned the sickness left her feeling exhausted. Different latest well being points prompted her to miss some public appearances.
On Thursday night, Buckingham Palace mentioned the queen was additionally skipping the service at St. Paul’s, citing discomfort throughout the first day of festivities.
Andrew’s brother, Prince Charles, has been contaminated twice.
