Prince Charles has tested positive for coronavirus.
The Prince of Wales is displaying mild symptoms “but otherwise remains in good health”, Clarence House has said.
It is believed the 71-year-old is self-isolating at Balmoral estate in Aberdeenshire.
Clarence House released a statement confirming the news.
It said: “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.
“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.
“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.”
Yesterday First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed 16 people have now died from the virus in Scotland.
Positive cases rose to 584, an increase of 85 overnight.
She is due to address the nation today at 12.30pm and it is expected she will announce increased figures.
