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Andy Shipley

Camilla Duchess of Cornwall tests positive for Covid just days after Prince Charles

The Duchess of Cornwall has tested positive for Covid just days after her husband Prince Charles, it has been confirmed.

News that Camilla, 74, has tested positive for coronavirus for the first time follows Charles' second bout of the virus.

A Clarence House spokesman said on Monday: "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating.

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"We continue to follow government guidelines."

Sky News reports that the duchess has had three coronavirus vaccinations.

Charles, Prince of Wales, tested positive last Thursday, on a day when the duchess carried out a number of engagements.

Earlier this month, the Queen confirmed she wants Camilla to be known as Queen Consort when Prince Charles becomes King.

In a message marking the 70th anniversary of her reign, the Queen said it was her "sincere wish" that Camilla would have that title.

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