BREAKING NEWS: Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus

Prince Charles has tested positive for Coronavirus 

Clarence House confirmed that 71-year-old Prince Charles, has been diagnosed with COVID-19 in a statement that was released this morning.

The heir to the throne is said to have displayed “mild symptoms” but “otherwise remains in good health”, and has been self isolating in Scotland with the Duchess of Cornwall, who has tested negative.

“The Prince of Wales has tested positive for coronavirus,” the statement said.

“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 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.”

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