The Duke of Edinburgh Praises Health Workers on Frontline

The Duke of Edinburgh has publicly praised health workers on the front line battling Covid-19.

Prince Philip acknowledged the ‘vital and urgent’ medical and scientific work being carried out and highlighted the efforts of key workers in waste collection, food production and distribution and the postal and delivery services.

Philip, who retired from official duties in 2017, said in a message posted on the royal fanmily’s social media platforms: “As we approach World Immunisation Week, I wanted to recognise the vital and urgent work being done by so many to tackle the pandemic; by those in the medical and scientific professions, at universities and research institutions, all united in working to protect us from Covid-19.

“On behalf of those of us who remain safe and at home, I also wanted to thank all key workers who ensure the infrastructure of our life continues; the staff and volunteers working in food production and distribution, those keeping postal and delivery services going, and those ensuring the rubbish continues to be collected.”