Buckingham Palace has confirmed that a number of changes are being made to the Queen's diary following the coronavirus outbreak. 

On Tuesday, the palace issued a statement on Twitter writing: “As a sensible precaution and for practical reasons in the current circumstances, a number of changes are being made to The Queen’s diary.”

In addition to the schedule changes, Buckingham Palace also confirmed that Her Majesty will move to Windsor Castle for the Easter period on 19 March, one week earlier than planned and will likely stay there for a prolonged period of time.

The post also shared a link to a press release outlining the events that have been cancelled, including the annual Maundy Service at St George’s Chapel on 9 April. 

Three Garden Parties hosted by the Queen, due to be held at Buckingham Palace in May, will also no longer take place. 

Buckingham Palace has advised that guests already invited to these Garden Parties will be asked to attend in 2021. 

Two additional Garden Parties for the Not Forgotten Association and the National Trust will also not take place and will be rearranged to later dates.

The statement added that further announcements on Trooping the Colour, the 75th anniversary of VE Day and the State Visit by the Emperor and Empress of Japan will be made in due course, in consultation with Government.

Despite the alterations, audiences due to take place this week at Buckingham Palace will go ahead as planned. 

These include receiving the Prime Minister, the Commanding Officer of HMS Queen Elizabeth and the Bishop of Hereford. Future Audiences will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, in line with the appropriate advice, Buckingham Palace added. 

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