Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip and his wife Princess Sofia have tested positive for Covid-19, the Swedish royal court said.

The two are feeling well under the circumstances, the court said in a statement, adding that King Karl XIV Gustaf, Queen Silvia, the prince’s older sister Crown Princess Victoria and her husband Prince Daniel would be tested during the day.

Carl Philip is fourth in the line of succession to the Swedish throne, Reuters reported.

Sweden's Princess Sofia (R) and Sweden's Prince Carl Philip greet the crowds after their wedding ceremony at Stockholm Palace on June 13, 2015. — AFP
Sweden's Princess Sofia (R) and Sweden's Prince Carl Philip greet the crowds after their wedding ceremony at Stockholm Palace on June 13, 2015. — AFP

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