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UK's Prince Charles cancels tour of Bosnia, Cyprus and Jordan over coronavirus

Britain's Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attend the Commonwealth Reception at Marlborough House, in London

LONDON (Reuters) - Prince Charles and his wife Camilla have canceled their tour of Bosnia, Cyprus and Jordan after being advised to do so by the British government, a spokesman for the royal couple said on Friday.

"Owing to the unfolding situation with the coronavirus pandemic the British government has asked their royal highnesses to postpone their Spring tour," a spokesman said.

(Reporting by Elizabeth Howcroft; editing by Kate Holton)