Queen Elizabeth II, 93, is waiting out the coronavirus crisis at Windsor Castle with her husband Prince Philip, 98. The Queen is believed to be self-isolating after her son Prince Charles, 71, tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week. They last came into contact on March 12.

The Queen is said to remain in good health despite fears she may have contracted COVID-19.

A palace spokesman confirmed: “The Queen remains in good health.

“The Queen last saw The Prince of Wales briefly on the morning of 12 March and is following all the appropriate advice with regard to her welfare.”

“We will not be commenting further.”

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She was photographed getting on with royal duties on Wednesday as she held her weekly audience with Prime Minister Boris Johnson via telephone.

The Royal Family tweeted the photo with the caption: “The Queen held her weekly Audience with the Prime Minister today by telephone.

“Her Majesty – pictured this evening at Windsor Castle – has held a weekly Audience with her Prime Minister throughout her reign.”

While the Queen is understood to be continuing with important royal duties and meetings via video link she may be prevented from carrying out a treasured custom.

Every Sunday the Queen, who is the head of the Church of England attends church.

While at Windsor Castle the Queen usually attends the Royal Chapel of All Saints for its Sunday service.

However, in keeping with UK lockdown measures, All Saints is currently closed.

A message on the church’s website states: “Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on 23rd March 2020, we regret that it is no longer possible to keep the church open.

“Therefore, with heavy heart, we are closing our doors with immediate effect.”

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The message continued: “The only services permitted under the new government restrictions are funerals.

“We are considering ways in which we can continue to operate as a worshipping community so please continue to visit this site which will be updated regularly.

“If you have a fever or cough, please to follow Government guidelines and self-isolate for 14 days from when your symptoms started.

“If you are worried, have questions, or need any support from us with shopping or other daily requirements, please let us know and we will make every effort to assist.”

Windsor Castle has its own private chapel and the Queen may choose to head there for a moment of quiet reflection today.

However, if she is self-isolating she is unlikely to risk leaving the confines of her rooms.

The Queen moved from Buckingham Palace to Windsor Castle on March 19.

She was joined there by Prince Philip who was flown down by helicopter from the Sandringham Estate where he has spent most of his retirement.

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