Prince William reportedly “tested positive for the coronavirus” back in April this year.
A source told the Sun, who first reported the story, that the Duke of Cambridge “didn’t want to worry anyone” so he kept his battle with the virus private.
The insider revealed William was “hit pretty hard” with the illness, which left him “struggling to breathe”.
According to the publication, the 38-year-old was treated by palace doctors and followed government guidelines by isolating at the family home Anmer Hall, in Norfolk.
The source claimed: “William was hit pretty hard by the virus – it really knocked him for six.
“At one stage he was struggling to breathe, so obviously everyone around him was pretty panicked.
“After seeing medics and testing positive – which was obviously quite a shock given how fit and healthy he is – William was determined it should be business as usual though.
“He was determined to fulfil his engagements,” they added.
The Duke reportedly carried out 14 telephone and video call engagements during the month of April.
The insider added that as a result of his own experiences, “he realises absolutely anyone can catch this awful disease – and knows how imperative it is that we all take this second lockdown seriously.”
William’s father Prince Charles tested positive for COVID-19 back in March.
Goss.ie have contacted a rep for Kensington Palace for comment.
