Prince Charles has still not fully regained his sense of smell and taste after having Coronavirus in March, he revealed on a visit to NHS staff.
The prince discussed his personal experience with the virus as he met workers at the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital – at a 2m distance.
He was accompanied by his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, who said the staff had showed “Britain at its best”.
It was the couple’s first face-to-face public engagement since lockdown began.
They met frontline staff and key workers from several NHS trusts, including consultants, nurses and cleaners, at the hospital near Prince Charles’s Highgrove estate.
Social distancing rules were observed, with those waiting to meet them standing on yellow dots to ensure they were 2m apart.
Prince Charles greeted some of those he met with a “namaste” – clasping his hands together – instead of a handshake.
Jeff Mills, 47, a healthcare assistant from Cheltenham General Hospital, said: “He did speak of his personal experience, so first-hand experience for him.
“He also spoke about his loss of smell and taste and, sort of, still felt he’s still got it now.”
Source:Â bbc.com