Kate Middleton is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who later tested positive for COVID-19
- Kate Middleton is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone with COVID-19.
- Kensington Palace says the duchess doesn't have any symptoms.
- Prince William reportedly does not have to self-isolate and will continue with royal duties.
The Duchess of Cambridge is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, Kensington Palace has confirmed.
"Last week The Duchess of Cambridge came into contact with someone who has subsequently tested positive for COVID-19," a palace spokesperson said in a statement obtained by Insider.
"Her Royal Highness is not experiencing any symptoms, but is following all relevant government guidelines and is self-isolating at home," the statement added.
Kate Middleton was alerted on Friday afternoon after attending Wimbledon in London, the Daily Mail's royal editor Rebecca English wrote on Twitter.
English added the duchess has received both COVID-19 vaccinations.
Middleton undertook several engagements last week. She watched England take on Germany at the UEFA Euro 2020 soccer match at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday, alongside Prince William and their son Prince George.
"The duchess took lateral flow tests before her engagements at the Euros and Wimbledon and both were negative and followed the rules throughout Wimbledon about when to wear a mask," a source close to the palace told Insider.
The source added that the duchess takes lateral flow tests twice weekly as part of the royal household testing regime.
The duchess was scheduled to undertake events for the 73rd anniversary of Britain's National Health Service this week. She was due to accompany the Duke of Cambridge at a Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral on Monday, followed by a "Big Tea" for healthcare staff in the afternoon.
The duke is currently scheduled to continue royal duties as usual as he is not required to isolate, English wrote on Twitter.
He was photographed arriving at St Paul's Cathedral shortly after Kensington Palace's statement on Monday.