Britain's Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, talk with a staff member during a visit to the London Ambulance Service 111 control room, to meet ambulance staff and 111 call handlers who have been taking NHS 111 calls from the public, and thank them for the vital work they are doing, in Croydon, Britain March 19, 2020. Picture taken March 19, 2020. Picture selections blurred at source. Kensington (Photo: Palace/Handout via REUTERS )
Just like other people across the world, the royal family also has to work from home due to the coronavirus outbreak and lockdown. Fortunately, The Firm managed to quickly adapt to this sudden change, as seen on their photos on their respective social media pages. From Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall's, office in Birkhall residence in Aberdeenshire to Prince William and Kate Middleton's at Kensington Palace, interior designers Katharine Pooley and Nadia McCowan Hill revealed what their makeshift offices tell about their working attitude and personalities.
Prince William
Pooley and Hill told FEMAIL the Duke of Cambridge's bright office showed his "focused personality." His almost-empty desk, which only has the essentials, like phone, printer, and papers, reveals his "strong work ethic."
They also added that the combination of its modern and classic features, along with natural light, reflect Prince William's being "focused and determined." His office set-up also echoes his productivity and efficiency, and the little distractions manifest his focused on getting the job done.
Kate Middleton
Kate Middleton's working space shows her ability to balance work and motherhood. Pooley said that the Duchess of Cambridge appears she is balancing her time between motherhood and royal duties.
Her office space seems to be made to have her children around. There's a child's chair in the corner, and her table is filled with children's books that her kids can read. Also, there's a couch that seems to welcome her family whenever they want to join her.
Prince Charles
Prince Charles' jam-packed office signifies his ability to "zone out from distraction." Pooley divulged that the future king's set-up indicates his dedication to his role and aptitude to work anywhere. "His working from home space, in general, seems to emulate that of much of the UK public, working from wherever he can, doing whatever he can to do his job fully," she said.
The Duke of Cornwall's ability to send emails from the couch or dining table reveals he's someone who is "highly capable and can zone out from distraction." His working space is also the perfect example of the "improv office," and all the family photos and other mementos give him a familiar and supportive environment.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall
Camilla's office shows her artistic side. Her working space also has the "sense of busyness" that indicates his attitude toward her royal work during this time of crisis. Despite being at home, her makeshift office gives the impression that she's still extremely productive.
Her table full of paperwork and bookshelves full to the brim reveals how busy she is. Just like Prince Charles, she's also surrounded by a lot of family photographs, indicating the importance of family during the coronavirus outbreak.
Queen Elizabeth II
The royal family's official Instagram page also released a photo of Queen Elizabeth II working from home. Here, she could be seen wearing a lilac cardigan and tweed skirt while talking to Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the phone, Vanity Fair noted.
The released photo also proved that Her Majesty is perfectly healthy despite the rumors about her health. The audiences between the monarch and the PM are usually private, but at this time, the decision to publish her photos is to show that she is well, working, and remarkably fine.
