Entire United Kingdom turned into shock when news broke out that The Prince of Wales Prince Charles has been tested positive for Covid-19
As per Clarence House, "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."
Charles's wife Camilla, 72, tested negative for the virus, with the couple now self-isolating at their home in Birkhall at Balmoral, Scotland. It is believed Charles tested positive on Monday night, with another six members of staff now isolating with them.
They added: "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.”
Prince Charles met with Prince Albert of Monaco earlier this month, who later tested positive for coronavirus. The 62-year-old ruler tested positive just nine days after he sat opposite the Prince of Wales at a WaterAid event in London.
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He had been avoiding shaking hands with members of the public at a number of events recently, instead choosing to use the namaste gesture.
And the royal had last appeared in public with the Queen at Westminster Abbey when senior royals including Prince William and Prince Harry went to the Commonwealth Service on March 9.