Kate Middleton and Prince William are announcing one of their greatest charitable acts to date.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton
The Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has awarded more than $ 2 million in support of the UK’s frontline community and the nation’s mental health, through a fund that was created as part of the response from their organization to the coronavirus pandemic in the UK, the couple announced on Thursday.
The grants, awarded to 10 leading charities at the heart of mental health and front-line support, build on the work The Royal Foundation has already done in recent months to support those on the front lines of the crisis pandemic in the UK and within mental health. sector.
Earlier in the week, William and Kate invited four representatives from organizations that will benefit from the COVID-19 Response Fund to the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, where William and Kate have been isolating themselves along with their three children in their country home.
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Kensington Palace Prince William
During the group’s socially estranged outdoor chat, Kate said, “In the past few months, we’ve all been amazed at the incredible work that front-line staff and emergency response services have been doing in response to COVID-19 But we know that for many of them, their families and thousands of people across the UK, the pandemic will have a lasting impact on their mental health. “
William added: “It is great to hear how The Royal Foundation is supporting you and many others to build resilience and provide you with the networks you need through its COVID-19 Response Fund, which will help ten leading charities to continue your crucial work. “
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Since the start of the pandemic, William and Kate participated in multiple video calls, bringing together partners from all sectors of mental health, frontline, and mourning to understand the unique challenges faced during the coronavirus crisis.
They have also shared personal experiences of their family’s time in the running of the bulls.
“They have been ups and downs, like many self-isolated families. George is much older than Louis and other things, but they are aware, it always surprises me, “Kate told the BBC in April.” And while you don’t want to scare them and make it too overwhelming, I think it’s appropriate to acknowledge it simply and appropriately for the age”.
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The Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William with Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte, and Prince George
Kate also shared a joyous moment on Father’s Day with the release of a candid photo showing Prince George, 6, Princess Charlotte, 5, and Prince Louis, 2, happily piling up on Dad William.
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“Children have so much resistance, I don’t know how. Honestly, you get to the end of the day and you write down the list of all the things that you did on that day, “added Kate.” So, you set up a tent, you put it down again, you cook, you bake. It was a great time, but it’s amazing how much you can put in a day, that’s for sure. ”
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