The royal palace announced on Wednesday that Queen Margrethe of Denmark has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time this year.
The 82-year-old monarch, who has been on the throne for fifty years, has canceled her weekly engagements.
On Monday, she attended the funeral of Queen Elizabeth in London alongside more than 500 international heads of state and dignitaries.
The royal court announced on Wednesday that Queen Margrethe of Denmark has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time this year (pictured: Queen Margrethe with Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark at Queen Elizabeth II’s burial).
Queen Margrethe, who was immunized against coronavirus, was diagnosed with COVID-19 in February of this year, exhibiting minor symptoms.
She discovered she was sick upon her return to Fredensborg after attending the state burial at Westminster Abbey.
The monarch was scheduled to hold a reception at Christianborg Castle on Friday, but Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary will take her place.
The 82-year-old monarch, who has been on the throne for fifty years, has canceled her weekly engagements.
The event is for Danish government and European Parliament officials.
Queen Margrethe celebrated the 50th anniversary of her accession to the throne last week; however, her Golden Jubilee celebrations were scaled back due to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
Today, a royal official declined to comment further.