The threat of coronavirus: Elizabeth II for the first time in 10 years presented awards with gloves
'05.03.2020'
Source: Today
Her Majesty observes precautions against the background of the epidemic of the Chinese coronavirus, writes "Today".
Coronavirus continues to spread rapidly around the world and has already reached the UK. So, the school in which the children of the Dukes of Cambridge Kate Middleton and Prince William study, quarantined.
In addition, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for the first time in ten years held the traditional presentation of awards in gloves.
Note that Buckingham Palace does not say whether gloves are really a way of protection. It is possible that the queen put on gloves exclusively as an accessory. However, against the background of an increase in the number of people infected with coronavirus, the first option seems quite likely.
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Watch the official video, which shows how Queen Elizabeth II presents the cross of the commander of the Order of the British Empire in long white gloves:
It is also worth noting that on April 21, Queen Elizabeth II will turn 94 years old. And as you know, older people are most susceptible to infection with coronavirus, so such precautions are quite logical and justified.