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The Duke of Cambridge has ensured that his children know about the sacrifices NHS frontline workers are making during the coronavirus pandemic he revealed in a recent video chat with NHS staff.
Speaking to staff at Homerton University Hospital in East London, shared on the official social media accounts on January 8th 2021, William said that he and Kate “and all the children talk about all of you guys every day, so we’re making sure the children understand all of the sacrifices that all of you are making, so thank you so, so much.”
Homerton University Hospital is currently treating at least 200 COVID-19 patients and is dealing with rising caseloads as another surge of the coronavirus hits the United Kingdom. William spoke to staff members about how they’re working through the surging case numbers and how their mental health is holding up.
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Kate Middleton Pays Tribute to Frontline Workers on 39th Birthday
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The Duchess of Cambridge honors those working on the front line during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic as the mother of three celebrates her 39th birthday. Jan 10, 2021
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge has paid tribute to frontline workers on her birthday.
The royal turned 39 on Saturday (09Jan21) and shared a message on her joint Twitter account with her husband,
Prince William, in which they praised those who have been battling the Covid-19 pandemic.
They wrote, Thank you for your kind wishes on The Duchess birthday. Birthdays have been very different in recent months, and our thoughts continue to be with all those working on the front line at this hugely challenging time.
The Duke of Cambridge has said that he and the Duchess of Cambridge regularly speak to their children in order to help them understand the significance of the work that the NHS staff are doing during the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking to various NHS workers at Homerton University Hospital in East London via video call on Thursday, Prince William asked about their experiences thus far and checked to see how they were coping as Covid-19 infection.