The royal family is joining the rest of the world in working from home during the coronavirus pandemic—and they're facing many of the same issues as the rest of us as they adjust to the new normal.
13.04.2020 - 01:35 / marieclaire.com
But this year, the royals are practicing social distancing as is recommended during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Prince William and Kate are thought to be sequestered at Anmer Hall with their children, while Prince Charles and Camilla are staying put at their home, Birkhall, on the Balmoral estate in Scotland. The Sussexes, of course, are all the way in Los Angeles.
The Queen referenced this separation in her historic speech about COVID-19, which was broadcast just one week ago.
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The royal family is joining the rest of the world in working from home during the coronavirus pandemic—and they're facing many of the same issues as the rest of us as they adjust to the new normal.
The royal family is staying connected amid the coronavirus pandemic. On Friday, Prince William and Kate Middleton sat down with BBC Breakfast via video chat, where they revealed that the royal family has been staying in touch with one another virtually as they continue to practice social distancing.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle just moved to Los Angeles, where they're in social isolation with their son, Archie—and apparently Harry's having a kinda hard time. Which, understandable: He just moved to an entirely new country during a global health crisis, and his father, Prince Charles, was diagnosed with (and has since recovered from) coronavirus back in England.
The royal couple took part in a video call with a school in Lancashire, north west England, where they thanked staff for their dedication in providing a “safe place” for children whose parents are carrying out vital roles, even during what are supposed to be the Easter holidays.
David Watkins, all of 27 years old, used to be digital communications lead when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were senior royals. The Sussex Royal account shut down at the end of March, and more information is coming about Harry and Meghan's new venture Archewell. But in the meantime, according to Watkins' LinkedIn and reported by People, he's been scooped up by Kate Middleton and Prince William to manage their social accounts now.
A video was released on Wednesday (April 8) showing the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge – aka Prince William and Kate Middleton – making a special video call to the Casterton Primary Academy in Burnley, Lancashire to share their thanks to the teachers there, who are caring for the kids of essential workers.
Yesterday, Kate Middleton and Prince William hopped on Zoom (relatable) for a quick meeting with students and teachers from Casterton Primary Academy—which has stayed open for essential workers. Kensington Palace released a video of the call, and first of all it's incredibly cute due to all the kids wearing bunny ears, not to mention Kate teasing William for stealing all their family's chocolate (direct quote: "You keep eating it!").
Many people are taking on new hobbies and skills during their time in lockdown, and Prince William and Kate Middleton are no different.The Duke of Cambridge, 37, and his 38 year old Duchess wife have carried out their very first royal engagement via video call. Kate and William spoke to pupils at Casterton Primary Academy in Lancashire, where some children are still in school as their parents work on the frontline against the current coronavirus crisis.
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have reunited to celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary following his battle with the coronavirus.The couple first met at a polo match in Windsor back in 1970 and after a long love affair that spanned almost five decades, they married on 9 April 2005. To mark the occasion, they decided to pose for a sweet photograph in their Scotland home of Birkhall with their two Jack Russell Terriers.
Duchess Camilla has returned to work after a two-week period of isolation in Scotland with her husband Prince Charles.The Duchess of Cornwall has been participating in Check In and Chat, a program that allows her to speak with U.K. citizens who are self-isolating due to coronavirus.
The future heir to the throne, Prince George, and his little siblings have been keeping in touch with their great grandmother, The Queen, throughout this COVID-19 pandemic by sending her adorable “chatty videos.”
Prince William recorded a personal voicemail on behalf of him and Duchess Kate to thank staffers at Queen's Hospital Burton and University Hospital Monklands who are at the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. "We'd just like to say from the two of us how proud we are of all of you and how amazingly you are all doing under such extreme circumstances," said Prince William in the recorded message.
Last week it was confirmed that Prince Charles has contracted coronavirus and is self-isolating at his Scottish residence, Birkhall. However, once the official government lockdown in the United Kingdom is over, it is likely he and his wife, Camilla, will return to their favoured house of residence; Clarence House in London.
Last week, the British royal family dropped jaws when they confirmed Prince Charles has been diagnosed with Coronavirus. The Clarence House announced the 71-year-old was tested positive for the virus.