Princess Anne sends her support and gratitude to the midwives who continue to work and provide their professional service amid this coronavirus crisis. The Princess Royal is giving her tribute to these healthcare workers to mark the International Day of the Midwife.
In a video shared on the Royal Family Twitter account, Princess Anne said that she has always been struck by the "sense of hope and new beginnings" in the work that midwives do. For nearly 20 years, the Queen's only daughter is the patron of the Royal College of Midwives thus she celebrates this special day every year.
"Even in these difficult times, I am sure that you are doing all you can to allay anxiety and concern and ensuring that joy and hope pervade," the Princess Royal said. "I hope that, before the year is out, there will be an opportunity to celebrate the International Year of the Midwife together, in person."
Princess Anne also thanked the midwives for uniting with other the healthcare workers during this pandemic. She acknowledged how some have come out practice and retirement to render their services as hospitals across London are overwhelmed with patients.
She acknowledged how much the midwives have supported their colleagues and friends in this challenging time. Princess Anne said that their great care and compassion will be remembered for many years.
A few days before celebrating the midwives, Princess Anne was also doing another video message to open the NHS Louisa Jordan Hospital for the coronavirus victims. Named after a local nurse, the Princess Royal said that the hospital built for just 20 days was an "astonishing achievement."
The makeshift hospital follows the other facilities opened by Prince Charles and Prince William in preparation for this health crisis. Like the others, this new facility will be able to accommodate some 1,000 COVID-19 patients so that the actual hospitals will still be able to service other cases.
Incidentally, Princess Anne's videos gave her royal followers a peek of her home in Gatcombe Park. The Princess Royal manages this household with her own money and not through the taxpayers, according to Tatler.
The room where she filmed her videos is filled with photos of her family. There are photos of her daughter Zara and her husband Mike Tindall, and some more formal shots featuring her granddaughters.
Also noticeable are the glass cabinets filled with animal figurines, as well as some paintings of her estate. There's also a fresh bouquet of pink peonies behind Princess Anne. Similar to the other royal households, her home exudes the classic English countryside feel with the flowers, photos and figurines.
