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Coronavirus: Prince Charles out of self-isolation for coronavirus

Prince Charles is out of self-isolation for coronavirus and the 71-year-old is reportedly in “good health”.

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Prince Charles is out of self-isolation, seven days after it was reported he had tested positive for coronavirus.

The 71-year-old heir to the throne went into isolation last week with “mild” symptoms of the disease.

On Monday, his spokesman said: “Having consulted with his doctor, The Prince of Wales is now out of self-isolation”.

The seven day quarantine period is in line with government guidelines. Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall is in isolation as well although she has previously tested negative for the disease.

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Britain's Prince Charles sat opposite Prince Albert of Monaco at the WaterAid charity's Water and Climate event in London. Prince Albert was earlier confirmed to have the disease. Pciture: via AP
Britain's Prince Charles sat opposite Prince Albert of Monaco at the WaterAid charity's Water and Climate event in London. Prince Albert was earlier confirmed to have the disease. Pciture: via AP

Prince Charles will resume meetings and take exercise now that his isolatoin is over.

On Sunday, it emerged that one of the Queen’s footmen has tested positive for coronavirus, sparking further fears for the monarch’s health.

The Queen, 93, is in good health according to Buckingham Palace and is staying in Windsor Castle with the Duke of Edinburgh, 98.

Prince Charles last saw his mother on March 12 - the day after doctor’s believe he became infectious.

The Queen had her weekly conference with Boris Johnson by phone. Picture: BUCKINGHAM PALACE
The Queen had her weekly conference with Boris Johnson by phone. Picture: BUCKINGHAM PALACE

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