Camilla postpones West Midlands events over Covid

Camilla had hoped to be well enough for an engagement on Wednesday, but will now not attend any events

The Queen Consort has had to postpone a visit to the West Midlands after testing positive for Covid, Buckingham Palace says.

Camilla had been due to visit Elmhurst Ballet School in Birmingham on Tuesday as part of its centenary celebrations.

She was later due to travel to a library in Telford, Shropshire, to thank outreach and voluntary groups for their contributions to the community.

Buckingham Palace said it was hoped a new date for both could be found soon.

Buckingham Palace had initially said the Queen Consort was postponing because of a "seasonal illness". It later said she had subsequently tested positive for the coronavirus.

She has since postponed her public engagements for the week.

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