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Prince Charles and his wife Camilla have received their first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, Clarence House said.
The Prince of Wales, 72, and the Duchess of Cornwall, 73, are in the fourth priority group for the vaccine due to their age.
It is not known which vaccine they received or where it was given.
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Prince Charles contracted coronavirus last year
They are among more than 12 million people to have received their first doses of the vaccine in the UK so far.
It was revealed last month on Queen and Prince Philip also had their vaccinations, with doses administered by a royal family doctor at Windsor Castle.
The Queen had decided to take the unusual step of disclosing information about their health to avoid inaccuracies and speculation, it is understood.
Prince Charles contracted coronavirus during the first wave of the pandemic, but reportedly suffered only mild symptoms, including loss of his sense of taste and smell.
Her son Prince William also contracted COVID-19 and was hit “pretty hard” by the virus.
The Prince of Wales had previously said he would “absolutely” take the vaccine when given, and recently told CNN that the vaccination was “essential” to ending the crisis.
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During visit to a vaccination center before Christmas he said he was “bottom of the list” for receiving the vaccine and also had antibodies left over from the infection.
The prince had also spoken about the importance for BAME NHS staff to be among the first to receive their injections.
The top four priority groups for the vaccine include all over 70s, health and social service workers, residents of health facilities, their caregivers, and people deemed clinically extremely vulnerable to the virus.
As part of government plans, the four priority groups should be offered their first dose of vaccine by February 15.
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