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The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall said postal workers “have never been more important.”
The Prince of Wales has praised the “dedication, endurance and hard work” of Britain’s postal workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Charles left a letter to “Everyone in Royal Mail” outside his home in Birkhall, Aberdeenshire.
In the message, he and the Duchess of Cornwall emphasized that the value of Royal Mail workers “has never been more important.”
The actual note was picked up on Tuesday by his local postman Neil Martin.
In it, the couple said, “Receiving such a personal message at this difficult and anxious time can mean a tremendous amount.
“We are confident that a large number of these special greetings will be treasured for years to come. They may even become a valuable resource for social historians in the future.”
“Post-war postmen and women are trusted figures in our local communities. They are a constant presence in a constantly changing world. For some people, they are a daily human contact point; a friendly and familiar face.”
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The letter was addressed to “Everyone in Royal Mail”
It was signed with a “sincere thanks, and a big thumbs up” in reference to Royal Mail’s Thumbs Up For Your Postie campaign, which encourages people to show their appreciation to their postal worker.
The royal couple also noted the challenges the workers faced and said they played an “absolutely vital role in keeping family and friends in touch with each other.”
“Many of you, we know, have gone beyond what is normally expected of you,” the letter said. “We have heard wonderful stories from post war women and postmen who control elderly and vulnerable residents, raising funds for good causes, including wearing costumes to smile …”
Prince Charles spent a week in self-isolation after testing positive for a coronavirus in March.
