English Crown Prince William, 2nd in Line to the Throne, Diagnosed with COVID-19, Revealed Late

UK Daily The Sun Reports Citing Royal Sources
Coincides with April COVID-19 Diagnosis of Father Prince Charles

▲Crown Prince William [Image source=Reuters Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] It was recently revealed that Prince William, the grandson of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, tested positive for COVID-19 last April.

On the 1st (local time), the British daily The Sun reported, citing royal sources, that Prince William tested positive for COVID-19 around the same time as his father, Prince Charles. However, it was kept private to avoid causing public panic.

Prince William is second in line to the throne after Prince Charles, and thus has a significant influence on public opinion.

Prince Charles announced his infection on March 24 and began treatment, recovering within a week.

The Sun reported that at an engagement party attended by Prince William, he told others, "Something important has happened, but I don't want to worry others."

He isolated at his estate in Norfolk, eastern England, following government guidelines and received treatment from the royal physician.

During the isolation period, he reportedly attended 14 video and phone meetings.

Prince William's COVID-19 symptoms worsened to the point where breathing was difficult at one time, but he continued to perform his duties normally.

In particular, the media explained that there were concerns that revealing Prince William's positive diagnosis, especially while Prime Minister Boris Johnson was receiving intensive care in hospital after his own COVID-19 infection, would place a burden on national affairs.

A source said, "Prince William realized that no one is exempt from COVID-19 after contracting it himself," adding, "Therefore, the current second lockdown policy must be strictly followed."

Meanwhile, the royal family has not issued any specific statement regarding Prince William's COVID-19 diagnosis.

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