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.

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.