The Queen has encouraged everyone to “think of other people rather than themselves” and have a Covid-19 vaccination.

Both the Queen, 94, and Prince Philip, 99, have received jabs in the last few weeks.

The Royal couple told of their experience in a bid to boost the nation into similar action.

The Queen said receiving the vaccine was “harmless” and “very quick”.

Her Majesty added:

“Well, as far as I can make out it was quite harmless.

“It was very quick, and I’ve had lots of letters from people who’ve been very surprised by how easy it was to get the vaccine.

“It didn’t hurt at all.”

A clip of the Queen talking to health advisers was posted on the Royal Family’s official Instagram and Twitter accounts, along with the caption:

“This week, The Queen joined a video call with the four health officials leading the deployment of the COVID-19 vaccine across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

“Her Majesty heard about the extraordinary teamwork taking place all over the United Kingdom, and the vital importance of delivering the vaccine to every community.

“The Queen spoke about her own experience of the vaccine, and congratulated all four nations on their remarkable efforts. In recent weeks, Members of the Royal Family have visited vaccine centres to thank volunteers and key workers.”