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We should take comfort that while we may have more still to endure, better days will return
The Queen's broadcast to the UK and Commonwealth

17 March 2020

Announcement regarding changes to The Queen's diary

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The Royal Family and Coronavirus

Published 24 March 2020

19 March 2020

A message from Her Majesty The Queen, 19th March 2020

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The Prince of Wales shares a message on the Coronavirus pandemic

Published 1 April 2020

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💻📞On Thursday, The Countess of Wessex joined a series of video conferences with organisations with which she works, to find out how different communities are dealing with the Coronavirus outbreak.
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.”𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥.” James Sinclair, autistic adult and ambassador for the @nationalautisticsociety , speaks during a video call with HRH, Patron of the Society, Emma, a parent supported by the charity, and Chief Executive Caroline Stevens.

The Countess spoke to the group about their experiences of changing routines, creating new habits and the resources available to support them during this time.
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.📸The Countess also joined a virtual meeting with @whatthewomensay 41 women peacebuilders, from countries across the world, including Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Columbia.

Her Royal Highness heard how their communities - already suffering as a result of conflict - have been impacted. The women are working hard on the ground to keep their communities safe, particularly the women and girls, and shared the difficulties they face in doing this, whilst responding to the outbreak.

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Her Majesty The Queen addresses the UK and Commonwealth in a special broadcast recorded at Windsor Castle.
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‘We should take comfort that while we may have more still to endure, better days will return: we will be with our friends again; we will be with our families again; we will meet again.’
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Watch The Queen’s broadcast in full on our IGTV channel.

The Queen held her weekly Audience with the Prime Minister today by telephone. Her Majesty - pictured this evening at Windsor Castle - has held a weekly Audience with her Prime Minister throughout her reign.

The Round Tower at Windsor Castle turned blue tonight, as we joined the nation to mark our appreciation for all of the UK’s key workers. 👏🏼🇬🇧 #clapforcarers #thankfulthursday

Catherine and I were proud to visit staff working at NHS 111, to pass on our personal thanks, along with those of my grandmother and father, to staff working around the clock to provide care and advice to those that need it most.
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The last few weeks, and more recent days have been understandably concerning with the continuing spread of coronavirus.
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But it’s at times like this when we realise just how much the NHS represents the very best of our country and society – people from all backgrounds and walks of life with different experiences and skills, pulling together for the common good.
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Not only are NHS staff and emergency workers responding to the needs of the public, they – like the rest of us – are concerned about their families, friends and loved ones.
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They need our support as much as we need theirs.
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All of us have a part to play if we’re going to protect the most vulnerable.
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That means acting on the latest expert advice, staying home if we or those we live with have symptoms, and avoiding non-essential contact to help reduce the spread of the virus.
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— The Duke of Cambridge

💻📞On Thursday, The Countess of Wessex joined a series of video conferences with organisations with which she works, to find out how different communities are dealing with the Coronavirus outbreak.
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.”𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥.” James Sinclair, autistic adult and ambassador for the @nationalautisticsociety , speaks during a video call with HRH, Patron of the Society, Emma, a parent supported by the charity, and Chief Executive Caroline Stevens.

The Countess spoke to the group about their experiences of changing routines, creating new habits and the resources available to support them during this time.
.
.📸The Countess also joined a virtual meeting with @whatthewomensay 41 women peacebuilders, from countries across the world, including Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Columbia.

Her Royal Highness heard how their communities - already suffering as a result of conflict - have been impacted. The women are working hard on the ground to keep their communities safe, particularly the women and girls, and shared the difficulties they face in doing this, whilst responding to the outbreak.

“This is a hard time for everyone, as we are all asked to stay at home to stay safe. But for some of you it is even harder, because home is not a safe place.

I can only imagine that being asked to stay there could feel very isolating and frightening for you and your family.

It may mean spending more time with the person who is harming you.

If this is your situation, or you are worried about someone else, I want you to know that you are not alone.

Even if you cannot leave your home, you can call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline or contact one of the domestic abuse charities. Please stay safe and get help.

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20 March 2020

An announcement regarding Changing of the Guard

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19 March 2020

A message from Her Majesty The Queen, 19th March 2020

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18 March 2020

Postponement of the State Visit by the Emperor and Empress of Japan

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17 March 2020

Announcement regarding changes to The Queen's diary

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24 February 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit Ireland

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7 February 2020

The wedding of Princess Beatrice and Mr. Mapelli Mozzi

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