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Luxembourg

The Grand Duke of Luxembourg tests positive for Covid

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4th January 2022

The Grand Duke of Luxembourg has tested positive for Covid-19 and is now in self isolation.

Grand Duke Henri went into isolation after an LFT test proved positive. A follow up PCR test confirmed the diagnosis and he is now in isolation.

The Grand Ducal Court said that Henri, who is 66, only has mild symptoms and will continue to fulfil his role as Head of State.

Luxembourg’s rules on Covid isolation currently stipulate that anyone who is confirmed to have coronavirus must self isolate at home for ten days from the start of their symptoms or, if they are asymptomatic, from the date of their positive test.

Grand Duke Henri’s diagnosis came just hours after it was confirmed that the King and Queen of Sweden have both tested positive for coronavirus. King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia are in isolation at their home and are both said to have only mild symptoms of the illness.

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Lydia Starbuck is Jubilee and Associate Editor at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra. Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024. June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.