Prince Charles and his wife Camilla
Prince Charles has tested positive for coronavirus, it has
been confirmed. The 71-year-old is heir to the throne.
His mother, the Queen, has already left London to be at
Windsor Castle, reportedly after an aide at Buckingham Palace showed symptoms.
The Prince of Wales’ office, Clarence House, has released a statement which reads: “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 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.”
His wife, Camilla has been tested but she does not have the
virus.
Both Prince Charles and Camilla are self-isolating at their
home Burnham on the Balmoral Estate in Scotland.