Prince William 'contracted Covid-19 in April'

The Duke of Cambridge contracted Covid-19 in April, Kensington Palace sources have told the BBC.

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, on a visit to St. Bartholomew’s Hospital in London, on 20 October. Photo: AFP

It is believed he tested positive at a similar time to his father, the Prince of Wales.

According to the Sun newspaper, which first reported the story, Prince William, 38, kept his diagnosis private to avoid alarming the nation.

Kensington Palace, the office and home of Prince William, refused to comment officially.

Prince William did not tell anyone about his positive test result because “there were important things going on and I didn’t want to worry anyone”, according to the Sun.

He was treated by palace doctors and followed government guidelines by isolating at the family home Anmer Hall, in Norfolk, the paper added.

In March Prince Charles tested positive for the coronavirus.

– BBC