Al Jazeera Net - London
The British did not use Queen Elizabeth II to hide from view in times of crisis, as she was always present to perform all the tasks assigned to her, but the spread of the new Corona virus forced the Queen (93 years) to isolate herself with her husband Prince Philip (98 years) in Windsor Palace outside the capital London, in response to government recommendations that require everyone over the age of 70 to isolate themselves.
Queen Elizabeth last appeared in public activity more than a month ago, wearing gloves while receiving guests at Buckingham Palace in London, before announcing her isolation and imposing strict measures in her surroundings for fear of contracting the virus.
Although the monarchy in Britain is a parliamentary monarchy that owns and does not govern, and maintains, more protocolic tasks than managing the public affairs entrusted to Parliament and the government, the British citizen is always looking for the royal family in his country and what it does to help people in the sensitive stages.
With the increase in cases of death and death due to the outbreak of the Corona virus, attention is directed to the Queen and the princes to know their positions, which was taken by Buckingham Palace to announce that the Queen will soon address the British, but her presence in isolation will prevent her from moving, holding meetings and meeting with officials.
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With Prince Charles, 71, and his wife entering the medical quarantine after confirming that he was infected with the Coronavirus, his son Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton found themselves on the front line of representing the royal family, and undertaking the necessary activities to help cope with this crisis.
One of the notable activities of Prince William and his wife was their visit to a contact center of the British Health Authority, which is under great pressure these days, where they met a number of workers there to support and support them.
During the visit, William confirmed that he wanted to provide assistance by assisting those infected with the Coronavirus, as he had previously worked in an Air Ambulance medical team, and was driving a medical helicopter, before he stopped in 2017 after this assignment after his appointment as one of the senior royal families.
A number of British newspapers have reported sources close to the royal palace that Prince William cannot return to the role of a paramedic and a medical helicopter commander, given his many tasks, especially during this period in which most members of the royal family are quarantined.
Through his volunteer offer, Prince William tries to show the extent of his family's involvement in providing assistance in the face of the Corona epidemic, and also sent positive messages to British public opinion, who appears unhappy with his brother Harry's withdrawal from the life of the palace and his departure from the country.
Prince William and his wife aim to support the country's health sector, which is facing unprecedented pressure, and launched a project to provide funding to support mental health in the country by providing five million pounds for the project.
Prince William took the initiative to launch this project in view of the psychological pressures faced by front-row workers to face the epidemic, and the psychological effects of citizens due to the mandatory quarantine and panic of the virus,
The project also aims to provide the necessary financial support to non-profit organizations working in the field of mental health.
Noting the importance of the project, William said, "The past days and weeks have been frightening and have shaken everyone, and that is why we have to devote our time to supporting one another and caring for our mental health."