Prince William and Kate Middleton graced BBC Breakfast through a video call. The two talked about how the coronavirus outbreak affects their family, from how they handle their kids to their concern for Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth II, and Prince Philip's health. The Duke of Cambridge also revealed his reaction when his dad contracted the disease, and the only thing that greatly affected the heir to the throne.
It is no secret that the Prince of Wales turned out COVID-19 positive last month. He then self-isolated, away from his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, who tested negative of the virus, in Clarence House. With what happened, the second in line to the throne admitted he was quite concerned.
"He fits the profile of somebody - the age he is at, which is, you know, fairly risky," Prince Willam said, per People. Although he was a little worried, he knew that his father could get through it, as Prince Charles underwent a lot of chest infections and colds over the years.
But if there's one thing that the coronavirus greatly affected his dad, it was his wellbeing. Prince William revealed Prince Charles found it hard to stop and be unable to get a bit of fresh air and go for a walk.
As the Duke of Cornwall is a mad walker, it was hard for him not to do his exercises for a time. His being stuck inside and inability to go for walks surely affected his mental health.
Prince William also knows that his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, who will turn 94 this month, and grandfather, Prince Philip, who is 98, are both susceptible to the disease. The second future king admitted that they are doing everything to make sure that they're protected and isolated to keep them safe. They are now staying in Windsor Castle.
However, the father-of-three still can't help but be worried not just for his grandparents but for all the vulnerable and high-risk people in general. They all have to isolate for quite a while to be safe, and that will have an impact on them and their families.
So how do Prince William and Kate Middleton cope up in this challenging time? According to USA Today, the Duchess of Cambridge admitted that just like other families, they also experience ups and downs.
So, to make things easier for everyone, Prince William and Kate Middleton share some advice on how to talk to their children about the pandemic. "Although you don't want to scare them and make it too overwhelming, I think it is appropriate to acknowledge it in the simple ways and in age-appropriate ways," she said.
