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Prince Charles has tested positive for coronavirus, it has been confirmed.

The 71-year-old is heir to the throne.

His mother, the Queen, has already left London to be at Windsor Castle, reportedly after an aide at Buckingham Palace showed symptoms.

The Prince of Wales’ office, Clarence House, has released a statement which reads: “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.”

His wife, Camilla has been tested but she does not have the virus.

Both Prince Charles and Camilla are self isolating at their home Burnham on the Balmoral Estate in Scotland.

A further statement from Buckingham Palace says: “The Queen remains in good health. The Queen last saw The Prince of Wales briefly on the morning of 12 March and is following all the appropriate advice with regard to her welfare.

"We will not be commenting further.”