The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge called teachers and school staff at Casterton Primary Academy to thank them for their hard work and dedication. (Kensington Palace)
Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate surprised children at a school with a video-call to offer thanks to their parents who are key workers keeping the country running during the coronavirus pandemic.
Schools closed for most children three weeks ago to curb the spread of the virus but are still open to care for the children of people who work in hospitals for the National Health Service (NHS) and other key sectors.
Holding up a picture to show the royal couple, one of the children told them that it was painting of his mother who worked for the NHS.
Teachers across the UK are dedicating their time to keeping schools open for the children of key workers and vulnerable children.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge called teachers and school staff at Casterton Primary Academy to thank them for their hard work and dedication. pic.twitter.com/2h9N66O4EP
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 8, 2020
“You should be very proud of her, they’re doing an amazing job, all the NHS workers,” Kate told the boy at the Casterton Primary Academy in Burnley, northern England.
With the United Kingdom in its third week of lockdown, the royal family have finding ways to rally the British people, with William’s father and heir to the throne Prince Charles, who himself has recovered from COVID-19, opening a new hospital last week by video link.
Our children spoke to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge about their amazing key worker parents. We’ll share some of them with you here… pic.twitter.com/E3ES3UEXVR
— Casterton Primary Academy (@ShineCasterton) April 9, 2020
Queen Elizabeth, William’s grandmother, made a rare televised address on Sunday, saying that the coronavirus outbreak could be overcome if people stayed resolute in the face of lockdown and self-isolation.
— Casterton Primary Academy (@ShineCasterton) April 9, 2020
William and Kate joked with the children and staff, who were all wearing bunny ears to celebrate Easter, saying that they wished that they had similar headware, as they thanked the staff caring for the children for their hardwork.
“We just wanted to say a huge thank you to you guys and well done and keep it all going,” William said.
People on social media thanked the members of the royal family for talking to the kids and teachers also thanking all the key workers in these trying times.
Great to see recognition of teachers and teaching staff as they are also playing an important role in these times including working during holidays
👏😀— C7WISH (@C7Wish) April 9, 2020
Looks like an amazing place indeed and those children are adorable! Thank you all ❤️
— PAZUZU (@Pazuzu______) April 9, 2020
Well done to all teacher’s, TAs, dinner ladies and admin staff still working in schools enabling the other key workers to do their jobs❤️
— queen vic (@queenviktoriah) April 9, 2020
Well done to everyone across the country who is working hard to support those working on the front line!
Their Royal Highnesses realise that contacts like this boost spirits during these difficult times! Thank you!
The children, particularly, will remember this moment for ever!
— Victor Meldrew’s Grumpy Brother (@SMeldrew) April 9, 2020
This will have made the children and their parents happy. Well done @kensingtonroyal 😀
— Cheryl Stays Home (@Cherylsmilesx) April 9, 2020
The Duke and Duchess are so amazing to keep in touch with the students and teachers. The students and teachers are so cute with their Easter bunny headbands.
— Pamela RG (@ChicDelights8) April 8, 2020
You can tell that Duchess Catherine is so at ease with children, really knows how to relate to them and just makes them feel like her attention is fully on them.
Well done Will and Catherine and well done kids and teachers! ❤️❤️
— kschumi777 (@kschumi777) April 9, 2020
My heart’s melted 😭💛 pic.twitter.com/GvFAjBxSUW
— 𝒜.🕊 (@acupofanna) April 8, 2020
That was absolutely gorgeous and uplifting! You are both absolutely wonderful human beings! Brilliant. Thank you for taking the time to make things a bit brighter. ❤❤❤❤❤
— BellaSabina 🇦🇺 (@PetraSabina1) April 9, 2020
This is super cute (also glad to see William is like the rest of us and can’t stop eating chocolate). Great to see The Cambridges supporting teaching staff and the kids of key workers amid the #COVIDー19 crisis 👏👏 #NHS https://t.co/ByAdyLfT75
— Olivia Alice (@dillydaydream7) April 8, 2020
I hope we see more videos like these. It really brightened up a gloomy day. I would not be opposed to videos with the kiddies and in a few other places at Amner to give us a glimpse of their home 😊. @KensingtonRoyal please and Thankyou. #DukeandDuchessofCambridge https://t.co/ejxKwnWLT1
— Anna (@AnnaofCambridge) April 9, 2020
Beautiful, caring and kind, thanks for just showing how much you care about everybody working, trying to make children’s lives as normal as possible.
Introducing themselves as William & Kate,, no airs and graces, just heartfelt support & smiles 💓 https://t.co/Z7OPcZxMS0— Lielikealady (@JudithNeile) April 9, 2020
