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Prince Charles, 71, has tested positive for the coronavirus and is experiencing "mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health," a royal spokesperson announced Wednesday.

Why it matters: The spokesperson also said that "it is not possible to ascertain" from whom the prince caught the virus, given the number of public events in which he took part recently — which could become a problem for other leaders across the globe.

Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus

He is experiencing "mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health."

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Prince Charles, 71, has tested positive for the coronavirus and is experiencing &quot;mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health,&quot; a royal spokesperson announced Wednesday.Why it matters: The spokesperson also said that &quot;it is not possible to ascertain&quot; from whom the prince caught the virus, given the number of public events in which he took part recently — which could become a problem for other leaders across the globe.

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Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus

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