The Duke of Cambridge met with staff at Kings Lynn Ambulance station at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Norfolk on Tuesday
June 16, 2020 - 15:38 BST Emily Nash The Duke of Cambridge has thanked ambulance crews for their work during the COVID-19 outbreak, as he carried out his first face-to-face royal engagement for three months. Prince William had a socially distanced meeting with staff at the King's Lynn Ambulance station at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Norfolk, thanking them for their dedication in responding to the pandemic.Loading the player...
The service, which operates over 130 sites, has also been supported by members of the public, local businesses and volunteering networks during the crisis. The Duke, a former pilot with the East Anglian Air Ambulance, also heard about the impact the outbreak has had on the crews' mental health.In April, he and the Duchess set up the Our Frontline initiative to provide 24-hour mental health and bereavement support to frontline and key workers.
William said that he had enjoyed the weekly Clap For Carers campaign during lockdown, calling it a"powerful initiative." He added: "I look forward to messages when we can drink more and go out to the local pub and have a pint."William praised ambulance staff during his visit
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