Prince William.Photo: PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo
Prince Williamcarried out royal duties at Windsor Castle, where his grandmotherQueen Elizabethcontinues to recover following herCOVID-19 diagnosis.
The Duke of Cambridge, 39, hosted an investiture ceremony on Tuesday, following a centuries-old tradition where members of the royal family present medals to those who have been awarded honors in person. Looking sharp in his military uniform,Prince Williamhanded out awards to a number of citizens being recognized for their achievements and service.
The Queen, 95,canceled her planned virtual meetingsfor Tuesday after testing positive for COVID-19.
“As Her Majesty is still experiencing mild cold-like symptoms she has decided not to undertake her planned virtual engagements today, but will continue with light duties,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement.
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While she hascarried out light duties— such as going through her daily red box and signing off on official papers — she was not feeling well enough to carry out her virtual meetings from Windsor Castle on Tuesday.
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Future engagements will be assessed on a daily basis, a royal source told PEOPLE.
The monarch’s diagnosis comes after her son,Prince Charles, and his wife,Camilla, Duchess of Cornwallalsotested positive for coronavirus. The Queen last met with Charles, 73, on Feb. 8, two days before he received his diagnosis.
Prince William and Queen Elizabeth.Samir Hussein - Pool/WireImage
While Prince William was busy with the Investiture Ceremony, his wifeKate Middletontouched downin Denmarkon Tuesday for a two-day visit that will highlight her Early Year Foundation and honorQueen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee year.
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The trip marks the second time Kate, 40, has visited Denmark — the first time was in 2011, shortly after her royal wedding toPrince William.
source: people.com
