Queen's household makes scrubs and face masks for NHS workers with heartwarming message
THE Queen's staff at Balmoral Castle are actively helping NHS workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Staff working at the Queen's Scottish household, Balmoral Castle, are making top protective gear for frontline staff fighting the coronavirus pandemic. The Instagram account of the residence published a series of pictures showing colourful scrubs for nurses and doctors, including one with an embroidered blue heart reading "Thank you NHS".
In another picture, members of the staff at the castle can also be seen sewing and ironing.
The caption to these pictures read: "The housekeeping team at Balmoral have been busy making scrubs, face masks and laundry bags for our fantastic and brave NHS workers.
"Production is in full swing and will be distributed to where they are needed most. Stay safe everyone."
The effort has been hugely appreciated by members of the public and social media users.
One wrote on Instagram: "Ah that’s lovely! Well done ladies."
Another said: "Fantastic work, well done!"
A third praised the choice of the colourful fantasies used for creating the PPE, laundry bags and face covers.
She said: "Lovely to see the different designs nice and cheery..."
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Among those thanking the staff at Balmoral Castle, a retired nurse was moved by this charitable act.
They said: "I’m a retired nurse and I cannot thank you enough for doing this.
"I know how much it will mean to the people who receive them.
"We are all in this together and whatever we do to help each other, big or small, matters."
The Queen travels every year to Balmoral Castle for her summer break.
However, this year the monarch is expected to remain in self-isolation with Prince Philip at Windsor Castle for weeks while the coronavirus pandemic continues to grip Britain.
This means it is unlikely the Queen will travel to her retreat in the Highlands in late July.
One royal author, Andrew Morton, expressed fears the Queen may not have the chance to ever return to her usual job.
He told The Sun: “It’s terribly sad but I can’t see how the Queen can resume her usual job.
“The COVID-19 virus isn’t going away soon and will be with us for months, if not years.
“It would be far too risky for the Queen to start meeting people on a regular basis.
“She has always loved getting out and meeting people but she can’t take the risk.
“How can she carry out investitures, meet ambassadors, do walkabouts and visit places without meeting people at close range?
“If she gets the bug, it could be fatal and would put Prince Philip at risk."