Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth is concerned about her swan population. Six birds reportedly died from a virus in the River Thames near Windsor earlier this month.
LONDON – As if the corona virus hadn’t already done enough damage, now the royal swans are also catching a virus. Six of the magnificent white birds have already died from the deadly disease, and 26 others have lost their lives because veterinarians fear it will spread.
Bird flu is rampant up and down the Thames, reports 24royal.de.*
The monarch was “sad” about the death of the swans, according to “Sun Online”. She would have asked to be kept informed. The veterinarians at the Swan Lifeline sanctuary were called in by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to ensure the swans were not harmed when they were killed.
Queen Elizabeth II* (95) is the owner of all mute swans – the most common of Britain’s three open water swan species. The Queen’s swan officer, David Barber, had the thankless task of breaking the bad news. After all, the head has more than enough unpleasant things to do with the withdrawal of all titles and honors from Prince Andrew* (61) because of the status in the abuse scandal.
In addition, there is the argument of Prince Harry (37) before the British court. Because Harry’s family was denied police protection despite the offer to take over the costs, Harry asked the High Court to review the decision * as a last step. Of course, the loving great-grandmother heart would love nothing more than to see Archie* (2) again and finally meet her little namesake Lilibet Diana (7 months) in person.
So now the bird flu. Despite the annual stocktaking and health check of the animals that goes along with it, which is carried out every summer and is known as “Swan Upping”, proud swans suddenly swim in circles or can no longer hold their heads up.
The ongoing Covid pandemic has resulted in counting being suspended due to restrictions. * 24royal.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA
