Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus

Prince Charles
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Prince Charles has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus.

A statement from Clarence House released Wednesday confirmed that the 71-year-old Prince of Wales, heir to the British throne, tested positive for the novel coronavirus, saying he has "been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health." Charles' wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, has tested negative for the virus.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.