Lorraine Kelly has cast doubt on whether or not Prince Andrew was really suffering from Covid over the weekend.
During Monday's episode of Lorraine, the TV host welcomed Russell Myers into the ITV studio to discuss the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
After watching a montage of the events that took place over the past few days, Lorraine said she was wearing green "in homage" to Her Majesty.
"It was just a time to reunite , people coming together, but Charles obviously had to step up didn't he? Because she obviously couldn't do everything, she is 96, let's not forget that," Lorraine said, before asking Russell about the "slimmed down royal family".
"We did. Well, we saw the future, and it's always said to me that things don't happen by accident with the family," Russell replied.
"And when you look at that, the Queen wanted to make a statement. Taking the issue of Harry and Meghan away, taking the issue of Prince Andrew - who got Covid, somewhat conveniently..." he added as Lorraine chimed in and asked: "Did he though? Did he though?"
"But that was perfect because everyone was centred on the Queen," Russell continued as Lorraine was heard giggling.
"It was all about the Queen, you know with the convenient Covid for Prince Andrew, and also Harry and Meghan did keep a low profile, they came to things they needed to come to. That's what they was asked to do and they did it," Lorraine then commented.
Last Thursday, it was reported that Prince Andrew had tested positive for Covid and would not be attending Friday's Thanksgiving service at St Paul's Cathedral as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Lorraine airs weekdays at 9am on ITV and ITV Hub.
