The Queen seen for first time since Covid diagnosis

The Queen has been seen for the first time since being diagnosed with Covid – but the 95-year-old monarch is still being isolated from others.

The Queen has started back at work after recovering from Covid.

Sources close to Her Majesty, 95, say she has been declared fit, nine days after she tested positive to the virus.

This morning the monarch hosted two virtual audiences with ambassadors from Andorra and Chad via video call.

She was snapped on screen talking to the Ambassador of Andorra, Carles Jordana Madero, at Buckingham Palace, before receiving Kedella Younous Hamidi from the Republic of Chad.

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Queen Elizabeth appears on a screen via videolink from Windsor Castle today. Picture: AFP

She had previously been forced to pull out of several engagements due to the “mild cold-like symptoms” she was said to have while battling Covid-19.

But she continued with “light duties” such as paperwork while isolating at Windsor Castle.

According to Prince Charles, speaking while visiting Southend, Essex, his mother is now “a lot better”.

Her diagnosis came after she had been in direct contact with Charles, two days before he tested positive with the virus for the second time.

The Queen during a virtual audience to receive the Ambassador of Andorra, Carles Jordana Madero, (C), and Soraia Maria Valls Pinilla, at Buckingham Palace. Picture: Victoria Jones-WPA Pool/Getty

It is believed she spent time with her son when he hosted an investiture at the castle – the first time they had met face-to-face since Christmas.

Camilla too was later struck down with the virus, though both reported mild symptoms.

Sources claim coronavirus has swept through staff at Windsor, with “a number of cases” in workers based at the castle.

The Queen in October last year. Picture: Getty

It is understood the Queen, who is just weeks away from her 96th birthday, is tested every day by royal doctors.

Before her return to duty, the Queen spent time with Prince William and Kate Middleton, it has been reported.

An insider claimed Her Majesty was joined by a small entourage at Frogmore, which also included their three children, Princess Beatrice and her baby daughter Sienna.

This story originally appeared on The Sun and is republished here with permission