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The Queen left Buckingham Palace in a car with two of her canines.
The Queen has provided a message to the country on the coronavirus outbreak, saying the UK is “entering a period of terrific concern and unpredictability”.
The 93- year-old applauded the work of scientists, medics and emergency staff, but included that everybody has a “vitally important part to play”.
Her message came just ahead of the PM’s day-to-day briefing, in which he stated the UK might “turn the tide” in 12 weeks.
The monarch said she and her family “stand prepared to play our part.”
The Queen had actually already cut short her authorities duties because of the crisis, and is now at Windsor Castle with the Duke of Edinburgh.
He was flown there by helicopter from the Sandringham estate where he has been remaining.
The virus has now seen 144 individuals who evaluated positive die in the UK.
In her statement, the Queen said: