Prince Albert of Monaco has tested positive for Coronavirus.
The Prince is the first monarch and the first head of state to have been diagnosed with COVID-19.
The Prince’s Palace says there is no concern for Prince Albert’s health and he will continue to work from his private apartments.
A palace spokesperson said: “Prince Albert II of Monaco, who was tested at the beginning of the week, is COVID-19 positive.
“His state of health isn’t a cause for concern. The sovereign prince is being closely followed by his doctor and by specailists from the Princess Grace Hospital Centre.
“Prince Albert will continue to work in his office in his private apartments. He is in permanent contact with members of his cabinet, his government as well as with his closest advisers.
“His Serene Highness asks the people of Monaco to respect the measures of confinement and to limit their contact with others as much as possible.
“Only the rigorous observations of these rules will allow the eradication of coronavirus. The Prince’s Palace will continue to offer regular updates on the health of HSH Prince Albert II.”
Prince Albert attended a charity event in London last week which was also attended by the Prince of Wales.
Just a couple of days ago, the 62-year-old monarch addressed the nation on the coronavirus pandemic.
He said: “the way out of this health crisis will depend on your ability to comply with the measures applied.”
