Prince William has received his first dose of the Covid vaccine after being struck down with the virus last year.
The Duke battled the virus in April 2020 - and was forced to self-isolate from his family as he struggled to breathe.
Royal aides told of their fears as William's symptoms progressively worsened before his eventual diagnosis.
Today, the Duke shared an image of him getting the jab as he praised the NHS for their incredible work in administering the jab to 70% of the adult population across the UK.
William wrote: "On Tuesday I received my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.To all those working on the vaccine rollout - thank you for everything you’ve done and continue to do."
The Duke was vaccinated by NHS staff at the Science Museum in London.
William tested positive for coronavirus in April 2020, but kept his illness secret.
According to reports, it was not revealed at the time as he didn't wish to cause alarm and saying "there were important things going on and I didn't want to worry anyone".
Royal staff were said to be panicked as the heir to the throne began showing significant Covid-19 symptoms but he was able to continue phone and video engagements.
Weeks before, while visiting Dublin with wife Kate, he had poked fun at himself after he questioned a paramedic about whether he thought coverage of the illness was "being a little hyped up" in the media.
William, who is left-handed, was pictured receiving his jab in his right arm after rolling up the sleeve of his top.
It is understood he received the vaccine that was available at the centre - it is not known which one he was given or if Kate, 39, has received her first vaccination yet.
Prince Charles was also diagnosed with coronavirus last March, later saying he only had mild symptoms.
Coronavirus has had a devastating effect on families around the world and the Windsors are no exception.
The Prince of Wales, 72, caught the potentially deadly bug in March 2020 and self-isolated for a week in Scotland.
His wife Camilla was also tested but fortunately had not caught the illness.
After recovering, Prince Charles said in a heartfelt message from Balmoral estate that he’d "got away with it quite lightly”.
He said: “My wife and I are thinking particularly of all those who have lost their loved ones in such very difficult and abnormal circumstances and of those having to endure sickness and isolation and loneliness”.
William's public announcement of his first dose is likely to serve as an encouragement to others currently eligible to come forward for the jab.
People aged 34 and over can now come forward for a Covid vaccination in England.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said yesterday he was 'delighted' to be able to open up vaccinations to the next age group and urged anyone who gets the call to get the jab.
Mr Hancock said in a tweet: "I’m delighted that people aged 36 & 37 can now book a vaccination.
"The vaccine is saving lives & helping us on the roadmap, so massive thank you to everyone playing their part in our national effort.
"When you get the call, get the jab."
At the same time, over 50s are having their second jabs brought forward on the advice of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).
The moves comes amid continuing concern about the fast-spreading B.1.617.2 variant - first identified in India - with Jonathan Van-Tam yesterday describing a 'race against time' to vaccinate people before the variant spreads.
