Prince William hopes that his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, being vaccinated against the coronavirus, will help to reduce uncertainty about the vaccine among the British people.
A spokesman for Buckingham Palace confirmed earlier this month that the queen, 94, and her husband, Prince Philip, 99, received a vaccine in an effort not only to inoculate the pair from contracting COVID-19, but “to avoid inaccuracies and more speculation “too.
The second in line to the throne spoke about his grandparents, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, during a video call with the National Health Service team and volunteers that was released late Saturday. Doctors told William that some members of the public are reluctant to obtain any of the coronavirus vaccines authorized by regulators.
“My grandparents got the vaccine and I’m very proud of them for doing that, ” said William.” It is very important that everyone gets the vaccine when asked.
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Prince William urged the public to get the coronavirus vaccine after his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, and his grandfather, Prince Philip, received a dose.
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The disclosure of members of the royal family receiving the vaccine aimed to end speculation on the subject and increase confidence in vaccines, as the NHS seeks to give the first dose of the vaccine to everyone over 70 by mid-February.
As in the United States, British authorities have made vaccinating the elderly their first priority because they are at the greatest risk of dying from COVID-19.
The queen has been a symbol of hope for the British since the pandemic broke out in the UK and around the world in early 2020. In April last year, she gave a rare television speech to UK citizens to raise the mood of people in the country.
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“I am talking to you at a time that I know to be increasingly challenging,” she shared, “a time of rupture in the life of our country; a rupture that has brought sadness to some, financial difficulties for many and enormous changes in daily life All of us. “
Prince William is encouraging 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 essential 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 front line, as well as the healthcare professionals and those who play essential roles who continue selflessly with their daily tasks outside the home, supporting us all,” she said. “I’m sure the nation will join me to ensure that what you do is appreciated and every hour of your hard work brings us closer to a return 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, isolated themselves in Scotland, where they recovered. Months later, it was reported that Prince William also contracted the virus.
Melissa Roberto of Fox News and The Associated Press contributed to this report.