Prince William, Kate Middleton snag Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's social media staffer after Sussex Royal ends

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.

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.

When it was active, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's social media (mainly their Instagram) was a major hit when it comes to otherwise mundane and impersonal royal social media accounts. @sussexroyal shared adorable , videos of Meghan surprising her "" cover stars, and provided a place where their followers could learn more about the .

After officially stepping back from their roles as senior members of the royal family last month, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle spilled some details about their new non-profit organisation. They have named the organisation ‘Archewell’ after their son’s name Archie.

It's been nearly a week sincePrince Harry and Meghan Markle officially left their royal duties — and a source tells ET the pair are «happier and more relaxed.» «They are spending time as a family and taking a break away from the spotlight,» the source adds. 

Now that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have finally closed down their Sussex Royal brand and moved to Los Angeles, you might think that they're busy planning out their next big non-royal moves and working on launching their new charitable foundation and brand. However, you'd be very wrong—apparently, Meghan and Harry are currently taking some time off and not stressing about what comes next for them.

Now that and , you might think that they're busy planning out their next big non-royal moves and working on launching their new charitable foundation and brand. However, you'd be very wrong—apparently, Meghan and Harry are currently taking some time off and not stressing about what comes next for them.

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.

Moving on! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have created a new away email response just one day after their official departure from royal life.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have hired a body guard firm formally used by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to help keep them safe as they step away from royal life, according to reports.The former Duke and Duchess of Sussex officially stepped down from their roles as senior royals on 31 March and therefore have been on the hunt for new bodyguards, it has been claimed.

No April Fools' joke here! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have officially closed up shop in the United Kingdom as they have now transitioned out of their roles as working members of the royal family. 

Tuesday, March 31, marks the final day of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's life as senior members of the royal family. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced earlier this year their intention to step down from their royal roles, to split their time between North America and the United Kingdom, and to become financially independent from the royal family. 

It's officially the end of an era: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have wrapped up their senior royal duties and are finally ready to complete the transition of their —and thank God too, because Queen Elizabeth was ready for the whole process to be "" a longggg time ago.