Coronavirus has forced people to socially distance themselves from their nearest and dearest.
While all non-esential shops are now closed and bars, pubs cafes and restaurants shut down, people have been urged to make sure they are socially distancing themselves from others.
Groups of more than two, unless they're members of your own home, are banned and people are being told to make sure they stay at least six feet from others.
In a bid to slow the spread of Covid-19 people are also being told they can only leave home if they need to get essentials like food or medication, or for exercise once a day.
It also means thousands of birthday parties for little ones have had to be cancelled.
But former Disney princess Megan-Leigh Boatman is bringing joy to countless children by entertaining them over FaceTime.
The 24-year-old from Basildon, Essex, was spurred into action when she saw a Facebook post by a heartbroken mother whose little girl was devastated because her fourth birthday party had to be cancelled.
The beautician, who gave up her job as an entertainer due to ill health, wanted to help "cheer them up" so is offering to bring some magic to children’s special days during Covid-19 home isolation.
Megan-Leigh wrote a post on Facebook to parents to explain what she was offering and it's now been shared more than 1,000 times, with more than 100 FaceTime calls booked in.
She explained: "With everything going on in the world right now, I’ve decided to dust off my tiara and do what I love most.
"Being a princess and making children smile. Tonight I see a mum's plea for a princess to FaceTime her daughter on her birthday.
"This little girl has had to cancel her birthday party twice because of the recent Covid-19 virus. I feel so sorry for the little girl but I’m extremely happy I’m able to brighten her birthday on Sunday.
"It got me thinking about all the other little children missing out on their birthday parties or even children feeling a little low and needing their spirits lifted.
"So, If anyone is in need of a Princess FaceTime please message me as I would love to help as much as I can over the next few weeks/months. All I ask for in return is a small donation."
Megan had previously worked as a Disney princess, where she would entertain children at birthday parties, but she was forced to give up her dream job due to ill health - and instead went to work in the beauty industry.
She said: "Everyone that knows me knows the last 17 months have been very hard for me due to ill health. I thought I’d be able to get back to work and a normal pain free life once I had surgery, but it has had to be postponed until things improve in the world.
"But I’m now able to do something I love from the comfort of my own home without causing too much strain and pain on myself."
As "running around after 30 children wasn’t doable", Megan said the fact she can offer this service and still make children happy while safely staying at home is amazing.
She added: "I’ve found it really tough being unable to work and have had to make a lot of life changing choices along the way.
"So I’m really excited to be able to run Princess FaceTime from the comfort of my own home."
Megan started FaceTime calling and surprising children at the weekend after her post first went viral last Friday.
She said one little girl was so impressed by her chat with Cinderella that she sent over a handwritten letter for Megan to respond to.
The real-life princess said: "Most of the children are talking about having to stay at home so I tell them I also have to stay at home in my castle to keep safe.
"I called a four-year-old little boy dressed as Elsa from Frozen and now he is going around telling his friends I’m his girlfriend while another little girl told me I am her best friend and she has invited me over for a tea party when the nasty virus has gone."
Megan also spoke to a Disney fan who has been poorly with chicken pox and described her as "so brave, sweet and loving every minute of her chat with Cinderella".
Speaking about how happy her service is making children, Megan said: "Their reactions have been amazing. They’ve all been so happy and the smiles on their faces really makes it so rewarding.
"One little girl showed me all her Lego creations and another asked if I have to clean all my castle by myself. I’m really looking forward to the rest of the FaceTimes I’ve got booked in."
Glad she is able to put her ‘rewarding’ job back to good use again, Megan said it felt great to put the wigs and costumes back on to do something positive during the coronavirus outbreak.
She said: "I’m overwhelmed with the reaction it has had. I wasn’t expecting it to spread as well as it has.
"It’s made me so happy and given me something to focus on during this awful time! I’m glad I can play a tiny part in spreading some happiness around.
‘I only thought I’d have a few messages and be able to brighten up a few kids' days but, it’s gone crazy. I’m glad a small gesture like this can bring a lot of happiness."
In just 24 hours, Megan had more than 50 messages about her offer to dress up as Ariel from Little Mermaid, Elsa from Frozen, Cinderella and more - scheduling 100 video calls over the next few weeks.
She added: "This will hopefully cheer up so many children. It’ll give them something magical to remember during this crisis. They’ll be able to tell all their family and friends about it and it will hopefully lift their spirits."
Megan’s social media page now includes several excited reactions from little girls who were shocked and delighted to chat to their favourite princess.
One happy customer wrote: "Just want to say a big thank you to Meg (Elsa) who video called Catherine for her birthday! Catherine was so excited to speak to Elsa! Such a special and kind thing to do."
Another said: "Darcie had the shock of her life when Ariel FaceTimed her this morning. I honestly can’t rate Meg enough. Darcie is still smiling."
Asking for just a small donation and insisting "anything is appreciated", Megan said she is doing this to cheer children up while they are stuck at home and their reactions are priceless.
