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PA & Zosia Eyres

Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus - what we know

Prince Charles has tested positive for coronavirus.

Clarence House confirmed this morning (March 25) he is showing "mild symptoms".

The Duchess of Cornwall does not have the virus and the couple are self-isolating at home in Scotland.

It is not known when Prince Charles caught the virus.

As Prince Charles is 71 - and therefore over 70 - he is classed as being in the group of people "vulnerable" to the illness.

A Clarence House spokesman 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 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.

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