The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have joined the well wishes that have poured in for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson as he is being treated for COVID-19.
After testing positive for the coronavirus, Johnson, 55, was taken to St Thomas’ Hospital in Westminster on Sunday as his symptoms persisted.
On Monday evening, it was reported that he was moved to the ICU as a precautionary measure, which prompted concern for the Prime Minister and his pregnant partner Carrie Symonds, despite an update that Johnson was “stable” and in “good spirits.”
Expressing their own concern, Prince William and Kate Middleton shared a brief message of support for the Prime Minister on their Kensington Palace Instagram.
“Our thoughts are with the Prime Minister and his family, who like so many in the UK and around the world are affected by coronavirus,” the statement read. “We wish him a speedy recovery at this difficult time,” it concluded, signed with a “W,” indicating that William had written the message.
The Queen also sent a message to Johnson and his family.
“Her Majesty said they were in her thoughts and that she wished the Prime Minister a full and speedy recovery,” the Royal Family’s official Twitter shared.
The Queen delivered a rare televised speech to the nation this weekend as the severity of coronavirus in the UK and worldwide escalated.
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Watched by nearly 24 million people, the Queen offered her support to the nation and her thanks to those on the frontlines.
“I want to thank everyone on the NHS frontline, as well as careworkers and those carrying out essential roles, who selflessly continue their day-to-day duties outside the home in support of us all,” she said. “Together we are tackling this disease, and I want to reassure you that if we remain united and resolute, then we will overcome it,” she continued.
“We should take comfort that while we may have more still to endure, better days will return," she assured the nation at the conclusion of her speech. "We will be with our friends again, we will be with our families again, we will meet again.”
