Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall still battling COVID-19 virus

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, is struggling to "shake off" the symptoms of coronavirus.

The 74-year-old royal tested positive for the virus last month, days after it was announced her husband Prince Charles had contracted Covid-19 - for the second time. She's admitted she has been unable to get rid of the cough she's now had for a few weeks.

Speaking to rowers Kat Cordiner, Abby Johnston and Charlotte Irving at an International Women's Day event at Clarence House on Wednesday, she told them: "It's taken three weeks and still can't get shot of it. Probably my voice might suddenly go and I might start coughing and spluttering."

The rowers broke the transatlantic record in January when they rowed across the Atlantic in 42 days, seven hours and 17 minutes, raising money for Macmillan, Cancer Research UK and the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

The trio told the duchess about their journey, revealing they suffered from cramps during the trip and struggled to walk straight once they'd completed their challenge.

They also presented Camilla with a flask and a fleece and Kat - who has cervical cancer - joked the duchess "may take up rowing" following their chat.

We're wishing you a quick recovery, Camilla!

This article was originally published on the NZ Herald and republished here with permission and edits.