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25th Mar 2020

#Covid-19: Prince Charles has tested positive for coronavirus

Keeley Ryan

Prince Charles has tested positive for Covid-19.

The Prince of Wales’ office confirmed the news in a statement, where they said he has been displaying mild symptoms – however, he remains in “good health.”

Clarence House added that the 71-year-old has been working from home throughout the last few days “as usual”

The Duchess of Cornwall has also been tested for coronavirus, but tested negative. The couple are currently self-isolating at home in Scotland.

“He has been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health and has been working from home throughout the last few days as usual,” the statement said.

“The Duchess of Cornwall has also been tested but does not have the virus. In accordance with Government and medical advice, the Prince and the Duchess are now self-isolating at home in Scotland.

“The tests were carried out by the NHS in Aberdeenshire where they met the criteria required for testing. It is not possible to ascertain from whom the Prince caught the virus owing to the high number of engagements he carried out in his public role during recent weeks.”

Following the news of Prince Charles’ diagnosis, Buckingham Palace issued a statement about the health of the Queen.

“The Queen remains in good health. The Queen last saw The Prince of Wales briefly after the investiture on the morning of 12th March and is following all the appropriate advice with regard to her welfare,” they said.