Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has tested positive for the coronavirus, a spokesperson said Wednesday.
The Prince of Wales is displaying mild symptoms “but otherwise remains in good health” and “has been working from home throughout the last few days as usual,” a Clarence House spokesperson said.
Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, also was also tested and does not have the virus, the spokesperson said.
The couple is 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,” said the spokesperson. “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.”
Both Charles, 71, and Camilla, 72, are deemed due to their ages to be at higher risk of complications from COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus.
Queen Elizabeth II, who is 93, has canceled multiple events and moved out of London to her royal residence at Windsor Castle with Prince Philip, 98, amid the pandemic.
Following the news of Charles’ diagnosis, Buckingham Palace announced that “the Queen remains in good health.”
“The Queen last saw The Prince of Wales briefly on the morning of 12 March and is following all the appropriate advice with regard to her welfare,” a spokesperson added.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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