The world is now dealing with the effects of the coronavirus (opens in new tab), and the royal family is no exception. [Dr. Anna Hemming (opens in new tab), who now works at the Cranleigh Clinic and was previously the resident physician at Buckingham Palace (opens in new tab) for seven years, in a new interview with Tatler (opens in new tab), discusses how the royal family is dealing with the coronavirus She talks about what it looks like.

According to Hemming, the entire family is likely taking all recommended precautions, but it is especially important for 93-year-old Queen Elizabeth (opens in new tab) and her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (opens in new tab), 98.

"Obviously, members of the Royal Family belong to the high-risk group, not only those over 70, but also those over 90," she explained.

"It is no secret that the Duke of Edinburgh in particular is the most vulnerable member of the Royal Family.

Hemming also explained that non-royals living in the palace, i.e., service staff such as footmen and housekeepers (opens in new tab), already have a plan and precautions (such as self-isolation) to take if symptoms begin to appear.

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