Hillsborough Castle Prince Charles Prince of Wales Camilla Duchess of Cornwall Royal Family

Camilla Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles arrive at Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland. / Image via Twitter: @Clarence House

Prince Charles is out of self-isolation after testing positive for COVID-19

Prince Charles is said to be in ‘good health’ and is operating under the current standard government and medical restrictions that apply across the UK.

Hillsborough Castle Prince Charles Prince of Wales Camilla Duchess of Cornwall Royal Family

Camilla Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles arrive at Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland. / Image via Twitter: @Clarence House

Clarence House has confirmed that Prince Charles is now out of self-isolation after testing positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).

This comes after it was reported that the Prince of Wales tested positive for the virus that has been declared a world pandemic. It was previously reported that the heir to the British throne (71) is said to have displayed “mild symptoms”, but “otherwise remains in good health” and has been self-isolating in Scotland with his wife, Camilla Duchess of Cornwall (72), who has tested negative for the virus.

The Prince is reportedly out of self-siolation after having consulted with his doctor. Royal Correspondent Omid Scoobie confirmed the news on Twitter saying:

“Charles is said to be in ‘good health’ and now operating under the current standard government and medical restrictions that apply across the UK. His self-isolation lasted seven days, in accordance with government and medical guidelines.

“Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall remains in self-isolation at Birkhall until the end of the week.”

Prince of Wales tests positive for coronavirus

It is said that he was under self-isolation for seven days in accordance with the current government and medical restrictions in the UK. Those who have symptoms of coronavirus need to self-isolate for seven days, according to the UK’s National Health Service even though the standard quarantine period is 14 days in most countries.

Meanwhile, Queen Elizabeth II has been in isolation at Windsor Castle with the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip.

Royals and the coronavrius

Prince Charles was not the first royal to contract the virus. Prince Albert II of Monaco also tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in March.

In a statement, officials from the city-state palace said despite the findings, the prince’s health “is not worrying at all”.

Albert is one of the world’s wealthiest royals and serves as the head of state for one of the smallest countries on the planet, with about 40 000 residents. He was formally invested as the country’s leader in 2005.

“His Serene Highness urges the people of Monaco to respect the measures of confinement and to limit contact with others to a minimum,” the palace’s statement said, adding that he will continue to work from his offices and that he remains in contact with members of his government.