Prince Charles has tested positive for COVID-19, the novel coronavirus that's thrown the world into a pandemic, according to People. A spokesperson for Clarence House confirmed that the Queen's son is self-isolating along with wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, who tested negative for the virus. The statement emphasizes that the 71-year-old is displaying only mild symptoms of the virus, and is otherwise healthy.
"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," a spokesperson told People. "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 National Health Service in Aberdeenshire where they met the criteria required for testing."
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Prince Charles is now the first member of the Royal Family to have tested positive for the virus, but the statement goes on to say it's unknown from whom he contracted the virus due to "the high number of engagements he carried out in his public role during recent weeks."
He most recently came in contact with the Queen on March 12, who the statement says is following the appropriate health guidelines.
Last week, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who recently stepped down from their royal duties, shared a message of encouragement on Instagram for those struggling during this stressful time.
"Yes, there is isolation and physical distancing, but there doesn’t have to be loneliness," they wrote on Instagram, going on to list a number of resources and suggestions for those in isolation.
Someone send this post to Prince Charles, ASAP.
COVID-19 has been declared a global pandemic. Go to the Public Health Agency of Canada website for the latest information on symptoms, prevention, and other resources.