Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has revealed that she was left "very tired and exhausted" following her recent bout of Covid-19.

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He was the third member of his family to be hospitalized with Covid-19, after falling ill in December 2020.

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He added that he felt "like there's no oxygen in the room" and even stuck his head out the window, "just trying to breathe, trying to get that extra oxygen."

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During her virtual visit, the Queen also heard how hospital staff responded to the huge influx of Covid patients.

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The Queen -- who is celebrating her 70th year on the throne-- has dealt with a number of health issues in recent months.

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