Prince Charles Is The Latest High-Profile Figure To Test Positive For Coronavirus
Posted on Wed Mar 25th, 2020 9:30am PDT By X17 Staff
Prince Charles has been advised he was contagious with coronavirus starting on March 13, a royal source said.
— CNN International (@cnni) March 25, 2020
The Prince last saw Queen Elizabeth II on March 12, according the Buckingham Palace. https://t.co/sDLUY8Bp7B pic.twitter.com/tpBQfcEDwq
Prince Charles, The heir to the British Throne, has tested positive for coronavirus. The 71-year-old Prince is the son of Queen Elizabeth II and is currently self-isolating in Scotland, as his wife Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall, is isolating separately.
British royal residence, Clarence House, has released the following statement on his condition: "The Prince of Wales has tested positive for Coronavirus... He has been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health."
Prince Charles' latest public event took place March 12, where he had multiple private meetings with several individuals. Clarence House added, "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."
A Buckingham palace spokesperson stated Queen Elizabeth II, 93, is currently in good health and will follow appropriate guidelines and advice regarding her safety and well-being.
On March 3, Prince Charles' son Prince William, Duke of Cambridge was overheard downplaying Covid-19, stating it the public and media are dramatizing the virus.
Here's well-known virologist and epidemiologist Prince William saying people are being dramatic about #COVID19 and anxiety has been "hyped up" by the media.
— Will Black (@WillBlackWriter) March 25, 2020
In other news, Prince Charles (first in line to the throne) now has it pic.twitter.com/26oWVkgpes
Other high profile celebrities and politicians who have contracted the virus include, Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Olga Kurylenko, Idris Elba, Game of Thrones actor Kristofer Hivju, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, wife of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul, Monaco's Prince Albert II, in addition to countless others. The coronavirus is also spreading among athletes in the NBA, NHL, European soccer leagues, and a number of professional cyclists.
Hello everyone! I’m feeling better today. My fever is gone!
— Olga Kurylenko (@OlyaKurylenko) March 18, 2020
I hear people can’t figure out where I currently am. I’m in London...
Head over to my Instagram for full post and updates - https://t.co/j1ICouSFxb pic.twitter.com/pxe1ih4l6Z
This morning I tested positive for Covid 19. I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus. Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing 👊ðŸ¾ðŸ‘ŠðŸ¾ No panic. pic.twitter.com/Lg7HVMZglZ
— Idris Elba (@idriselba) March 16, 2020