The Queen has tested positive for Covid

 The Queen has tested positive for Covid,

Buckingham Palace has said.

The monarch is experiencing "mild cold-like

symptoms" but expects to continue "light duties" at

Windsor over the coming week, the palace said.

"She will continue to receive medical attention and

will follow all the appropriate guidelines," it added

in a statement.

Her eldest son and heir, the Prince of Wales, tested

positive on 10 February, after meeting his mother

on 8 February.

It is understood a number of people have tested

positive at Windsor Castle, where the Queen

resides.

Later on Sunday, the Palace issued a

congratulatory message from the Queen to the

Team GB Curling teams.

She heralded the teams' "outstanding

performance" at the Winter Olympics, which led to

the women securing a gold medal and the men

silver.

She added: "I know that your local communities and

people throughout the United Kingdom will join me

in sending our good wishes to you, your coaches

and the friends and family who have supported you

in your great success."