ROYAL SCHOOL LOCKDOWN
Pupils at Prince George and Princess Charlotte’s school self-isolated over coronavirus fears along with dozens across UK
PUPILS at Prince George and Princess Charlotte's £19,000-a-year school are self-isolating over coronavirus fears.
Four students from Thomas's Battersea in South West London are currently quarantined at home as they await test results for the deadly bug.
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It is understood the pupils were told to self-isolate after returning from a trip abroad.
The school, where both Charlotte and George are pupils, is one of more than 40 affected by the coronavirus, which has so far killed more than 2,700 people globally.
St Thomas's told The Sun Online: "Like all schools, we are taking very seriously the potential risks related to the spread of Covid-19 and to this end we are following the Government's instructions to the letter on infection prevention and case management in which it is suspected that some staff member or students exposed to the virus or showing any symptoms.
"We currently have a very small number of students who have been evaluated and these individuals currently remain in their homes waiting to receive the results of their exams.
"All parents have been informed and we have maintained regular communication with our school community to ensure that councils are shared and important information circulated.
"Of course, we will preserve the confidentiality of staff and students, and we will not comment on specific cases."
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George, six, is now in year 2 at St Thomas's while four-year-old Charlotte started in reception in September.
The exclusive establishment charges £19,000-a-year for their students.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton said previously the school was chosen for George because “it was the right fit for him”.
Established by David and Joanna Thomas 40 years ago, Thomas's Battersea has described itself as being "happy, dynamic and vibrant" and a school that prides itself on its "excellent academic results".
It comes after sporty Kate today took part in a boxing class and raced young athletes at the London Stadium.
There are now 35 schools in coronavirus lockdown after pupils returned from ski trips during the half term in Italy - where 11 people have now died as the the number of cases continues to rocket.
The Italian government has put 11 towns in Lombardy and Veneto - both popular skiing destinations - into lockdown.
One school axed its ski trip over fears of the deadly virus, with pupils travelling back to the UK two days earlier than planned.
A further 16 schools in the UK sent staff and pupils home to self-isolate for 14 days - including Hall Cross Academy in Doncaster, which is Louis Tomlinson's old school.
Brits who have travelled to Italy have today been told to "self-isolate" for 14 days.
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The Sun Online has contacted Kensington Palace and St Thomas's for comment.
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