Prince Charles was also infected with Covid-19. According to the palace, a corona test was positive. It is unclear where he got infected.
- Prince Charles has contracted the corona virus.
- The 71-year-old is now in isolation .
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London - Prince Charles apparently tested positive for the coronavirus *. This is reported by the British media. He immediately went into self-isolation . Buckingham Palace has now confirmed the news. Accordingly, Prince Charles shows "mild symptoms *" , but otherwise he should be fine.
Coronavirus: Prince Charles (71) infected - Palast gives details of his condition
His wife was also subsequently tested. Fortunately, the result was negative . The 71-year-old belongs to the risk group . In addition, it is considered to have been damaged. Already in 2010 he was suffering from pneumonia .
Where the Royal got infected is still open. According to the Guardian , it is also not possible to understand this. Because the prince had been involved in many public engagements in the past few weeks.
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Corona virus in the Royals: Where did Prince Charles become infected?
Most recently, Charles appeared in public on March 12th. However, the trail could lead to Prince Albert of Monaco . The 62-year-old was tested positive for the virus on Thursday *.
Shortly before, Albert was in the same room with Prince Charles. That reports the picture. The two attended the Water Aid Summit in London on March 10, and even sat opposite each other. But they shouldn't have had any closer contact. It is unclear whether Charles was infected there. After all, the 71-year-old had meticulously tried to avoid closer contacts. He only greeted with the so-called Namaste greeting. The palms are placed together in front of the chest and the head is slightly bent.
Coronavirus: Palace comments on the health of the Queen
Of course, people are now worried about the Queen . Buckingham Palace meanwhile gives the all-clear. The Queen is said to be "in good health." The Guardian reports that her last meeting with Prince Charles was on March 12.
In Great Britain *, the virus continues to spread.
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