Prince William hopes his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, will be vaccinated against the coronavirus, helping to alleviate the uncertainty over the shot among the British people.
A Buckingham Palace spokesman confirmed earlier this month that the queen (94) and her husband, Prince Philip (99), had been vaccinated in an attempt to not only vaccinate the duo to vaccinate COVID-19 do not, but ‘to prevent inaccuracies and further speculation. “also.
The second on the throne spoke about his grandparents, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, during a video call with the national health service staff and volunteers released late Saturday. The medics told William that some members of the public were reluctant to get any of the coronavirus vaccines approved by regulators.
“My grandparents had the vaccine and I’m very proud that they did,” William said. “It’s really important that everyone gets the vaccine when they are told to.”
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Prince William urged the public to get the coronavirus vaccine after his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, and grandfather Prince Philip received a dose.
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The announcement of the royal family members who received the vaccine was intended to end speculation about the case and to boost confidence in the shots, as the NHS wanted the first dose of vaccine to all over 70s by mid-February. give.
As in the US, British authorities have made the vaccination of older people the first priority because they run the greatest risk of dying from COVID-19.
The Queen has been a leading hope for Britains since the pandemic escalated in the UK and around the world in early 2020. In April last year, she delivered a rare television speech to British citizens to raise the spirits of people in the country. .
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‘I speak to you at a time that is becoming more and more challenging,’ she says, ‘a time of disruption in the life of our country; a disruption that brought sadness to some, financial problems for many and enormous changes to the daily lives of all of us. ‘
Prince William encourages citizens to get the coronavirus vaccine.
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The Queen also paid tribute to Britain’s beloved national health service and others in emergency services, along with some 750,000 people who volunteer to help the vulnerable.
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“I want to thank everyone on the NHS frontline, as well as caregivers and those who play vital roles that continue to selflessly carry out their daily duties outside the home to support us all,” she said. “I am sure the nation with me will make you appreciate what you do and every hour of your hard work brings us closer to returning to more normal times.”
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Last April, the Queen’s son, Prince Charles, confirmed that he had contracted COVID-19. The Prince of Wales and his wife, Camilla Parker Bowles, were isolated in Scotland, where they recovered. It was reported months later that Prince William had also contracted the virus.
Fox News’ Melissa Roberto and The Associated Press contributed to this report.