The fact that Prince William, 37, turns to his people and talks about the corona virus is particularly noteworthy because Prince Charles, 71, and Queen Elizabeth, 93, who are in the pecking order of the monarchy over William, have so far been silent on the subject.
This is what Prince William says about the corona virus
"Whenever and wherever difficulties arise, the British people have the unique ability to pull together," praised Prince William in a video that Kensington Palace uploaded to Instagram and Twitter on Wednesday evening (March 18) . The prince continues: "The way local communities support those affected shows the best of our values and our human nature."
William's desire to help must be organized in the best possible way, says William, and is therefore promoting the National Emergencies Trust. The fund was created in 2019 to raise funds in the event of a disaster or emergency in England, and is now set to help those who have been hit by the coronavirus outbreak.
"When I started last year, I said I feared the day it would be needed," said William in the video about the National Emergencies Trust. "Unfortunately, with the outbreak of COVID-19, that day came faster than either of us hoped." He was now more grateful than ever that funds existed because he would "help to channel all of our efforts to meet this challenge as best as possible."
The British Royals are affected by the corona virus
Because of the corona virus, the Queen will go to Windsor Castle on March 19 – one week earlier than planned – for her Easter vacation. As the palace announced, the queen would "probably" stay there after Easter. The palace also announced that it would initially cancel those events in which the members of the royal family would have performed in front of a crowd.
Schools across England will close on Friday (20th March). Prince George, six, and Princess Charlotte, four, are then taught online using home programs.
The corona virus also affects the wedding of Princess Beatrice, 29, and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi on May 29. The couple are reviewing their plans, letting the palace know, and following government advice on corona. A garden party that was planned after the wedding in Buckingham Palace has already been canceled. The wedding itself should still take place, only the framework – many guests or a small group – currently seems unclear.
Source used: twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal
This article originally appeared on Gala.de.