Boris Johnson coronavirus: Queen last saw prime minister over two weeks ago, Buckingham Palace says

Sabrina Barr
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The Queen and Boris Johnson on 24 July 2019: Getty Images
The Queen and Boris Johnson on 24 July 2019: Getty Images

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson has confirmed the Queen last saw Boris Johnson just over two weeks ago.

On Friday 27 March, the prime minister announced he had tested positive for the coronavirus after displaying mild symptoms.

With regards to the Queen’s most recent meeting with Mr Johnson, a Palace spokesperson said: “Her Majesty the Queen remains in good health. The Queen last saw the Prime Minister on the 11th March and is following all the appropriate advice with regards to her welfare.”

Their following meeting, held on 18 March, was conducted via telephone as have their subsequent conversations.

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