Queen and Duke of Edinburgh receive first doses of coronavirus vaccine

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have received coronavirus vaccinations, Buckingham Palace has said.

The couple got the first doses of their COVID-19 jabs on Saturday, according to a spokesperson, in a rare announcement commenting on the royals' private health matters.

It is understood the Queen decided the information should be made public to prevent inaccuracies and further speculation.

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