Royal Family will be speaking to their medical team on a ‘daily’ basis during the coronavirus pandemic as several members including the Queen, , are ‘at risk’, former Buckingham Palace doctor claims
( Chloe Morgan For Mailonline Published: 98: EDT, (March)
Dr Anna Hemming, from the Cranley Clinic, who spent seven years as resident in-house doctor at Buckingham Palace, has revealed how the virus will be impacting The Firm – including the Queen, 93, and Prince Philip, 823. early, members of the Royal Family are in high risk groups – not just over (but over) years old too, ‘she said in an interview with Tatler . I believe the family will be talking daily with their medical team and taking all reasonable precautions, particularly for the Duke of Edinburgh who we are all aware is the most fragile member of the Royal Family. ‘
‘This includes isolating if they’re feeling unwell with a temperature or cough and if someone in the household is unwell too,’ she explained. The former in-house doctor also warned that Her Majesty, who usually attracts huge crowds, should be ‘mindful’ of how many people gather at any one time.
And added that those who live within the palaces – including the footmen and housekeepers – will have already put precautionary measures in place to self-isolate and prevent any further infection if any of them should develop symptoms.
Her message paid tribute to medical practitioners, scientists and the emergency and public services who are fighting the pandemic, and stressed we all have a ‘vitally important part to play as individuals.’
Meanwhile, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are self-isolating in Canada, as Meghan confides in friends that Harry feels ‘helpless’ and is ‘concerned’ about the Queen and his father Prince Charles catching coronavirus, a close friend exclusively told DailyMail.com.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are reportedly self-isolating in Canada. Pictured, at the Commonwealth Day Service last week Advertisement (Read More
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