Prince William offered words of encouragement amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic while promoted the work of a U.K. disaster charity in a special video message posted on Kensington Palace's social media pages on Wednesday.
In the clip, which marks the first official recorded public and personal remarks about the crisis by a senior royal, the 37-year-old Duke of Cambridge addressed efforts being made by the National Emergencies Trust to help those in need.
The group has launched a fundraising appeal. "Whenever and wherever adversity strikes, the people of the U.K. have a unique ability to pull together," William said. "The way that local communities support those affected shows the very best of our values and human nature.
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