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February 21, 2022, 10.57 AM

KOMPAS.com — News that Britain’s Queen Elizabeth had tested positive for Covid-19 drew shock, concern, and messages of goodwill from across the country on Sunday, Feb. 20 with politicians and the public willing the 95-year-old to recover.

On a wet and blustery day, a few sightseers gathered at the gates of Windsor Castle where the queen is receiving medical treatment for mild symptoms. Others went online to express support and message boards in the London Underground urged the monarch to “take it easy.”

Many said they were troubled by the news after the world’s longest-reigning monarch pulled out of a number of high-profile events and spent a night in the hospital last October, igniting fears about her health.

Julie and Rupert Wills, visiting Windsor to the west of London, said they loved the queen “to bits,” with Rupert respecting her ability to just “quietly get on with” things. Sanil Solanki, 43, described her as the nation’s mother.

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For 19-year-old Gerard Smith, the news had come as a shock. “Everyone loves her,” he said. “She can’t do wrong to anyone. She’s been there my whole life and the lifetime of almost everyone. It’s sad to hear. Hopefully, she makes it through.”

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson led the official response, saying he was sure he spoke for the nation when he wished the queen a swift recovery and a rapid return to vibrant good health.

Opposition leader Keir Starmer said: “Get well soon Ma’am.” Many other politicians simply tweeted “God Save The Queen.”

The US Embassy in London sent best wishes. The chief minister of Gibraltar, Fabian Picardo, described the queen as “a rock” in reference to the British territory’s landscape.

Also read: Indonesias Health Minister Urges Vigilance Against Local Transmission of UK Covid-19 Variant

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