Prince Albert II of Monaco tests positive for Coronavirus

Prince Albert II of Monaco has tested positive for coronavirus, the palace announced.

The status of the ruler's health "is not worrying at all," the palace added in a statement. Prince Albert was tested for Covid-19 earlier this week.

The 62-year-old is continuing to work from the office in his private apartments and remains in contact with members of his cabinet and government.

The prince is Monaco's head of state, and one of the world's wealthiest royals. He was formally invested as the country's leader in 2005.