ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday wished Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom a swift recovery from Covid-19.
The 95-year-old queen tested positive for the disease earlier on Sunday and is showing mild, cold-like symptoms, Buckingham Palace said.
“On behalf of the government and people of Pakistan, I wish Her Majesty the Queen a speedy and complete recovery from Covid,” the president said in a tweet.
On behalf of the Government and people of Pakistan, I wish Her Majesty The Queen a speedy and complete recovery from COVID.
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) February 21, 2022
The news came after Prince Charles, the queen’s eldest son and heir, tested positive on February 10, two days after meeting his mother at Windsor.
No information was given then on whether Queen Elizabeth — who this month marked 70 years on the throne — had taken any Covid-19 tests herself.
She resumed in-person audiences at the castle last week, but complained to one attendee of suffering from stiffness and was photographed holding a walking stick.
“Buckingham Palace confirm that the queen has today tested positive for Covid,” a statement from the palace said.
“Her Majesty is experiencing mild cold-like symptoms but expects to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week,” it added. “She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines.”
