Prince William.Photo: Kensington Palace
Prince Williamis listening and learning.
During the call, William, 38, learned about the positive impact donations from the U.K. have had in Syria, helping to bring life-saving assistance and protection to the country.
Prince William.Kensington Palace
Fadi Hallisso, Kawther Mohamad Ali, and Shahinaz Muamar spoke about how many local families have to go to great lengths to prevent the spread of the virus, as many shelters do not have running water.
Kawther, who works as an anaesthetist in one of the few local COVID-19 wards, also explained how the DEC funds are being used to help cover hospital costs, PPE and medical training. The funds are also being used to support public health initiatives, and to make sure people in need can get clean water and hygiene kits.
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This week, William and his wifeKate Middletonalsoheaded to an ambulance stationin east London to speak to crews and paramedics about the intense challenges of working during the pandemic.
The royal couple joined paramedic Jahrin Khan in the Station’s Wellbeing Garden as she told them how she has coped with the pressures of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the impact of having to isolate from family.
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Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, William and Kate have been supporting frontline health workers.
The London Ambulance Service has received $140,000 of funding from NHS Charities Together, of which Their Royal Highnesses are joint patrons. TheirRoyal Foundationhas helped set up Our Frontline, a one-to-one mental health resource that offers staffers access help and advice as they tackle difficult and often-harrowing cases.
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The couple’s visit on Thursday came ascontroversy has continuedabout the interviewMeghan MarkleandPrince Harrygave to Oprah Winfrey on March 7.
As the royals and their staffs digested the various claims and counter-claims in the wake of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s sit-down, there was “anger,” apalace source tells PEOPLE in this week’s cover story. “There were genuinely mixed emotions and deep sorrow and shock there too.”
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