Britain's Queen Elizabeth flew by helicopter to her Sandringham estate in East England on Sunday after delaying her traditional Christmas trip for a month due to COVID-19, a Buckingham Palace source said.
The queen flew from Windsor Castle to the residence in Norfolk, where she had spent Christmas with members of her family for decades before the pandemic struck in 2020.
She will celebrate her Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years on the throne, this year.Reporting by Paul Sandle Editing by Frances KerrySubscribe to our daily curated newsletter to receive the latest exclusive Reuters coverage delivered to your inbox.
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