Prince Charles Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Prince Charles tested positive for coronavirus the prince’s office announced Wednesday. 

The heir to the British throne has mild symptoms and “remains in good health,” per The Washington Post. Medical staff believe the prince’s condition is stable and unlikely to develop into anything worse. His wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, tested negative.

“In accordance with government and medical advice, the Prince and the Duchess are now self-isolating in Scotland,” according to a statement from the prince’s office and residence in London.

Charles and Camilla will isolate for a week at Birkhall, his royal residence in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. 

Queen Elizabeth’s last contact with Prince Charles was March 12 and medical staff indicated that the prince was infectious no earlier than March 13. The Queen is now isolated in Windsor Castle out of precaution. She has already cancelled a state visit by the Japanese emperor and empress.