Camila has tested positive

Hmm - bound to happen.

Official engagements, handshaking, close proximity to others.
Has anybody noticed how Prince Charles seems to touch his face/mouth/chin -I expect it’s a nervous thing- but straight after handshaking, well it all seems inevitable.

Thoughtless pair of superspreaders.

I hope he kept his distance when he met the Queen and didn’t do the kiss on each cheek followed by a bow and kiss of her hand thingy. ?

Hardly surprising since Charles tested positive then again not everyone gets it in a family infection.

Blossoming
Both Charles and Camilla should have been one of the first to set an example.I am sure the world could have waited that bit longer for the presence of their company

I think like many people they were simply trying to do their job. If they stayed in splendid isolation they would be criticised for that.

eazybee

I think like many people they were simply trying to do their job. If they stayed in splendid isolation they would be criticised for that.

Exactly eazybee

They have been out and about, it’s what the Royals do. If they were to hide away they would be accused of laziness.

I hope the Queen doesn't get it. She will be 96 soon and seems to have lost weight so covid may be worse for her.

Exactly Daisend1

They can’t win with some people. My son tested positive, his partner negative. She continued to go to work but kept testing just as Camilla did so why the criticism? They followed government guidelines.

We have had it in our house twice and both times I didn't catch it.

I hope they all feel better soon

Exactly that, they are just doing their job.

Gwyneth

They can’t win with some people. My son tested positive, his partner negative. She continued to go to work but kept testing just as Camilla did so why the criticism? They followed government guidelines.

I had to go into work when two people in my household had it too, as you say it is not against the law and up to your employer if you choose to inform them (which I did)

They are in a difficult situation being expected to carry on with their duties. They cannot really insist on standing two foot apart from everyone when mixing with people. But I saw Charles mixing in a group and standing very close, leaning over as he spoke, and the close proximity of that group would have spread the virus very easily. I do think the organisers of these social engagements should make more effort to keep some distance between people.

eazybee

I think like many people they were simply trying to do their job. If they stayed in splendid isolation they would be criticised for that.

You're absolutely right. They're between a rock and a hard place really, damned if they do and damned if they don't.

Some just can’t resist having a snipe, can they? I’m sorry to hear Camilla has covid, and hope she feels well soon. The fact is, they were doing nothing wrong - we are not in a lockdown anymore, we don’t even have to wear masks in most places now, if we choose not to. People are being encouraged to get back out there, go to work, socialise, etc. Whatever our own thoughts on this might be, that is the way it now is.
Camilla and Charles would have been criticised if they had stayed at home, and never ventured out, just as some of you are criticising them for not being! They really can’t win, can they?

MayBeMaw

Hmm - bound to happen.

Official engagements, handshaking, close proximity to others.
Has anybody noticed how Prince Charles seems to touch his face/mouth/chin -I expect it’s a nervous thing- but straight after handshaking, well it all seems inevitable.

It's airborne, Maw. Caught by inhaling aerosols, very fine particles hanging in the air, like smoke. Particularly in enclosed spaces.

Highly unlikely to be caught by contact.

Don't they still wear masks when meeting other people?

It’s difficult Janejudge but as arewethere says they are ‘between a rock and a hard place’. I think they are just trying to do their best like most people.

Blossoming

Thoughtless pair of superspreaders.

What rubbish!

eazybee

I think like many people they were simply trying to do their job. If they stayed in splendid isolation they would be criticised for that.

As Charles had already had Covid and presumably been triple vaccinated he might well have expected to be immune.

They're just fulfilling their duties as so many are trying to do now lockdowns are over.

They can't do right for doing wrong as my mother used to say!

What a horrible thing to say blossoming

It was very kind of them to carry on with their royal duties, not to disappoint so many people and organisations.

For two "older" people I admire their commitment to their royal duties and certainly hope they recover well. Hopefully Her Majesty will escape the infection.

I agree wildswan.

Blossoming , that very unfair comment , completely out of order and an unkind Statement.