Queen Elizabeth's son Prince Charles has tested positive for Coronavirus earlier today. Prince Charles who is also first in line for the British throne has now moved to Scotland for self-isolation and quarantine.
An official source from Buckingham palace confirmed the news. It read, "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, " the statement 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."
Buckingham Palace said the Queen remains in "good health, " the statement concluded.
Earlier this week Queen Elizabeth II's aide tested positive for Coronavirus. Post the test Queen Elizabeth moved to Windsor Castle indefinitely. Queen Elizabeth is 93 years old while her son Prince Charles is 71. The Coronavirus outbreak leaves the elderly at higher risk. Yesterday Boris Johnson, the prime minister of the UK urged the public to self-isolate and to take care of the elderly.
Many other celebrities like Idris Elba and Tom Hanks have all also tested positive for the virus.
