Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to twitter to wish a speedy recovery to Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II after she tested  positive for Covid-19.

“I wish Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth a speedy recovery and pray for her good health,” Modi tweeted after Buckingham Palace informed that she has tested positive for the infection and is experiencing mild cold-like symptoms.” 

The 95-year-old queen resides in her Windsor Castle residence and will carry out light duties in the next few days.

“She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines,” a statement from Buckingham Palace stated.

Notably, a number of staff at Windsor, the ancient castle where she spent most of her time during the lockdown, designed to contain the epidemic, have been positive for Covid-19.

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