Prince Charles tests positive for Covid 19 as Donald Trump discusses relaxing US social distancing ‘by Easter’

Prince Charles has tested positive for Coronavirus and is working from home following his diagnosis. The Queen last saw the prince on March 12th and is said to be in “good health”. 

The Evening Standard’s Royal Editor Robert Jobson spoke to The Leader podcast about what else Clarence House have said.


Donald Trump’s Easter plans

The US president has speculated that most families will be able to visit church on Easter Sunday.  Despite the virus spreading fast in the United States the president has suggested relaxing the boundaries already. This discussion comes just one week into their 15-day social distancing plan. Does Donald Trump understand the science behind the disease?

The Evening Standard’s New York-based columnist Philip Delves Broughton reports on what we know of Trump administration’s changing strategy.  


Rainbow of Hope

Sir Peter Blake who famously designed the cover for The Beatles’ Sergeant Pepper album, has created an image of hope for London.  The Evening Standard commissioned Blake to create an image to represent the capital at this time. We are encouraging Londoners to download the image for free HERE, and post in your window to show our strength a city.  Art’s correspondent Rob Dex joins The Leader podcast.


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