Prince William is the first member of the royal family to throw support for a fundraising effort amid the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.K. The Duke of Cambridge is endorsing a campaign to raise money for local charities serving those suffering from the coronavirus.

A social media post from Kensington Palace, Prince William and Kate Middleton's official residence, provided a link to the National Emergencies Trust's fundraising campaign. Local celebrities are behind this effort to help individuals afflicted by COVID-19.

Prince William said in the video that he remembered saying he dreaded the day this kind of fundraising will be needed during the launch of the trust last year. However, he is still grateful that the National Emergencies Trust is there to ensure that those who need help will receive it quickly and efficiently.

The National Emergencies Trust was established in the fall of 2019 with Prince William as its patron. The Duke of Cambridge worked as a former air ambulance pilot and has experience with emergency situations.

The Duke of Cambridge also said that it's very important for "communities to pull together" in these trying times. He also praised and thanked the British people for uniting in a wake of a tragedy.

Prince William's endorsement came hours after his brother, Prince Harry, announced plans to establish a mental health crisis response due to the coronavirus. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex said, in a post on Instagram, that they are inspired by many people's willingness to step up in the frontlines despite a health threat.

Prince Harry and Meghan also said that they will be sharing their resources, including inspiring stories, in the weeks to come. The Sussexes are taking extra precautions since they have recently travelled to London and back to Canada.

As of March 17, the U.K. government has yet to rule out lockdowns and quarantines. Thus, some schools, including Prince George and Princess Charlotte's, remain open. However, those over 70 years old were advised to take the necessary precautions as well as restrict their movements and social contacts.

Queen Elizabeth scaled down her royal engagements in Buckingham Palace as a precautionary measure. Her Majesty will also be moving to Windsor Castle earlier than scheduled and could be staying there for a longer period.

On the other hand, Prince Philip has been staying in his farm in Sandringham and is more isolated than the Queen. Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, canceled their trips abroad this week.