By: CBS News
The Prince of Wales and his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, have received their first COVID-19 vaccinations, a Clarence House spokesperson confirmed to CBS News.
Prince Charles, 72, and Camilla, 73, are in the age bracket currently eligible to be vaccinated in the U.K.
So far, about 12.6 million U.K. residents have received their first dose of the vaccine, according to BBC News. The over-70 age bracket is now eligible, following the rapid vaccinations of over-80 residents and health care workers.
In a statement, Clarence House did not specify when the royal couple received their shots, or which vaccination they were given.
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall receive their first Covid vaccines, Clarence House confirms
The royals were vaccinated at the NHS encouraged all over 70s who have not yet had the jab to come forward
10 February 2021 • 9:23am
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, pictured in Berlin in November, have received their Covid vaccines
Credit: Sean Gallup
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have both had their first coronavirus vaccinations, Clarence House has confirmed.
The Prince, 72, who contracted the virus last March, was the first member of the Royal Family to make clear he would have the jab when it was his turn, stressing that he would not jump the queue.