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The Queen and Prince Philip have received the coronavirus vaccination.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, who recently spent a "quiet" Christmas, had the jab at Windsor Castle today on 9 January as they are both in the high risk category being over the age of 80.
Buckingham Palace confirmed the news as a spokesperson said: "The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have today received Covid-19 vaccinations."
While it's unusual for the Palace to have commented on private health matters, the source explained that it was made public "to prevent inaccuracies and further speculation".
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They added: "Her Majesty decided that she would let it be known she has had the vaccination.”
ITV news royal editor Chris Ship broke the news on his official Twitter page earlier today as he wrote: "BREAKING: Buckingham Palace just announced that both The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh have today been given the coronavirus vaccine.
"At ages 94 and 99 they are are in the high risk category. The usually “private medical matter” is being shared to prevent further speculation".
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He added that the Palace has not confirmed which vaccination the royal couple, who recently beamed as they read a homemade anniversary card from their great grandchildren, have been given as he wrote: "A Palace source said the vaccines were administered by a Household Doctor at Windsor Castle.
"They have not, and will not say, whether the Royal couple were given the #oxfordvaccine/#AstraZeneca or the #PfizerBioNTech vaccine".
Many commented on the news, rejoicing at the fact that the vaccine is being rolled out to those who need it.
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One person wrote: "My beautiful 84yr old nan has had her first jab 2.5 weeks ago and is getting the 2nd jab on Monday. This is music to my ears. I’m so glad we are now able to offer some comfort and a way out to our elderly and vulnerable." [sic]
"Fantastic news!! Will provide great encouragement to the wider population to get vaccinated too!!" a second said alongside a British flag emoji, crown emoji and syringe emoji.
While a third added: "Great news…. must admit most of my neighbours have had theirs too. All over 80."
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