From Queen Elizabeth to Prince William, the British royal family are committing to their royal duties from home
Despite taking protective measures against the COVID-19 virus by avoiding handshakes and cancelling all royal engagements from March 15, 71-year-old Prince Charles has tested positive for the virus.
“The Prince of Wales has tested positive for coronavirus. 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,” read a statement from Clarence House.
“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.”
“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,” Clarence House wrote.
This comes six days after it was reported that Prince Albert of Monaco—whom Charles had met at the WaterAid charity function in London on March 10—had also tested positive.
With concerns surrounding Queen Elizabeth’s health, the Buckingham Palace has also put out a statement reassuring the public: “Her Majesty the Queen remains in good health. The Queen last saw the Prince of Wales briefly after the investiture on the morning of March 12 and is following all the appropriate advice with regard to her welfare.”