A Belgian prince who tested positive for the novel coronavirus after violating lockdown restrictions to attend a party in Spain apologized on Monday.
“I would like to apologize for travelling and not having respected the quarantine measures,” Prince Joachim said in a statement.
El Pais newspaper reported Saturday that the 28-year-old, a nephew of Belgium’s King Philippe, violated Spain’s strict coronavirus restrictions by flying to Madrid and taking a train to Córdoba to attend a party with 26 other people. The party violated Spain’s ban on gatherings of more than 15 people, which could be enforced with a fine of up to $11,000.
“I did not intend to offend or disrespect anyone in these very difficult times and deeply regret my actions and accept the consequences,” the prince said in the statement.
Two days after the party, Prince Joachim tested positive for the coronavirus.
