The heir to the throne and queen Elizabeth first son, Prince Charles has tested positive to covid-19.

The 71 year old has been diagnosed of the covid-19 disease. This was disclosed by the clearance house.

Prince Charles is therefore in self isolation now.

The duchess has also been tested bht it came out negative.

The full statement reads: “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.

“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.