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Queen Elizabeth to give urgent national television address

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Queen Elizabeth is set to give a national address as the coronavirus pandemic that is gripping the UK. 

Her Majesty and Prince Philip are currently self-isolating at their Windsor residence.

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The Sunday Times reports that the 93-year-old’s address will be aired in the coming weeks.

A source revealed: “It is a question of when, not if.

“The value of an address by the Queen is that it is so rare — it’s a case of when is the optimum time to do it.

“The Queen wants to get it right.”

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A new report has revealed that Buckingham Palace ditched the idea of televising Queen Elizabeth’s statement on the coronavirus outbreak because of health concerns. (Credit: Getty)

The publication also claims The Queen is in the process of getting familiar with using FaceTime and Skype.

She will also hold video conferences with those working on the frontlines including emergency service workers, volunteers and charities that are fighting the COVID-19 crisis.

A royal aide revealed: “Nothing will be ruled out to ensure Her Majesty is able to keep in touch and offer thanks and reassurance to everyone she needs to.”

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Queen Elizabeth and husband Prince Philip. (Credit: Getty)

The news comes after a royal aide at Buckingham Palace has tested positive for the virus. 

The Sun reports the worker tested positive while The Queen was still at the residence. 

The publication reports that the aide tested positive for the killer virus earlier last week.

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Last week it was revealed the royal was fleeing London for Windsor as the Coronavirus pandemic worsens in the UK. (Credit: Getty)

A source revealed: “The worker tested positive before the Queen left for Windsor. But the Palace has 500 members of staff so, like any workplace, it’s not inconceivable it would be affected in some stage.”

A spokesperson for the royals refused to comment on the individuals diagnosis.

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