Buckingham Palace confirmed that Sophie Wessex is observing a period of isolation after coming into close contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19.
The Countess of Wessex is taking precautions as per the prescribed protocol, the Buckingham Palace said in a statement.
"Earlier this week The Countess of Wessex came into contact with someone who has subsequently tested positive for COVID-19," reads the statement released on Friday.
"Her Royal Highness is not experiencing any symptoms, but is following all relevant government guidelines and is self-isolating at home," adds the palace.
The royal is likely to stay at her Bagshot Park home, along with husband Prince Edward and their two children, Lady Louise and James, Viscount Severn.