The Queen has cancelled her traditional pre-Christmas family lunch as a precautionary measure following the UK’s surge in Omicron cases.
A source said it was felt the annual event could put too many people’s Christmas plans at risk.
It follows England’s chief medical officer Prof Chris Whitty’s advice to prioritise events “that really matter” to avoid the risk of infection.
The event was due to take place early next week at Windsor Castle.
The 95-year-old monarch usually hosts the lunch each year for her extended family, with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren joining her before she departs for her Christmas stay at Sandringham.
Last year’s gathering was also cancelled because of Covid.
Source:BBC
