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The Prince’s Palace of Monaco releases statement after Prince Albert tests positive for coronavirus

The Prince’s Palace of Monaco has released a statement following the news that Prince Albert has tested positive for coronavirus.

The statement stresses that there is no concern for the 62-year-old’s health, and that he will continue to work from home.

Statement from The Prince’s Palace in full:

“His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, who was tested at the beginning of the week, is CODID-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.”