Spanish Princess Maria Teresa becomes first royal to die from coronavirus

Spanish Princess Maria Teresa of Bourbon-parma became first royal to have died due to coronavirus infection at of 86. She was also cousin of Spain’s King Felipe VI. Her bror, Duke of Aranjuez, Prince Sixto Enrique de Borbon anunced death of his sister on Facebook on March 27 and “prayed for eternal rest”. Princess Teresa’s death came just weeks after King Felipe VI of Spain tested negative of fatal COVID-19. 

Princess Maria Teresa was born on July 28, 1933, and became a professor at Paris’ Sorbonne as well as a professor of Sociology at Mrid’s Complutense University after studying in France. According to reports, she was kwn for being outspoken views and activist work which also led to her nickname as “Red Princess”. funeral services were held in Mrid on March 27.

coronavirus, which originated in China in December 2019, has w claimed over 30,883 lives worldwide as of March 29. According to tally by international news ncy, pandemic has w spre to 199 countries and has infected at least 664,103 people. Out of total infections, 142,361 have been recovered but easily spre virus is continuing to disrupt many lives. Major cities have been put under lockdown in almost all countries including Spain, and ecomy is struggling. 

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First British royal to test positive

Meanwhile, in ar unprecedented development of coronavirus outbreak, Prince Charles became first British Royal to have tested positive for COVID-19 and was later quarantined. However, Britain reportedly said on March 26, that 71-year-old member of Royal family did t jump queue for test even though his symptoms and condition met criteria. Prince Charles’ office said that he was tested earlier this week and is currently in ‘good health’ in self-isolation at his residence in Scotland with mild symptoms along with his wife Camilla who h tested negative.

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