COVID has once hit again hit Kensington Palace. According to the royal family, Duchess Kate has contracted the COVID-19 variant of the Coronavirus. A statement from Kensington Palace acknowledges that the Duchess appears to have contracted the disease last week.
“Her Royal Highness is not experiencing any symptoms, but is following all relevant government guidelines and is self-isolating at home,” the palace said.
Anyone who comes in contact with a coronavirus-positive individual must “self-isolate for 10 full days following your contact with that person,” per United Kingdom law.