As millions around the world are forced to stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19 , members of the royalty, aware of what a privileged position they are in, have jumped in to help where necessary. Princess Sofia of Sweden has taken a specific course so she can help out at a hospital in Stockholm, with the Swedish royal court saying “the Princess wants to get involved and make a contribution as a voluntary worker to relieve the large workload of health care professionals.” Meanwhile in the UK, Sophie Wessex has been hands-on in the kitchen to make food for NHS workers at a London hospital. Keep scrolling to find out about other royals who have been doing their bit in these difficult times.
© GettyImagesPrince Carl Philip
Prince Carl Philip is the latest royal to offer a lending hand for COVID-19 relief. The husband of Princess Sofia of Sweden has joined the army and will serve as a Major. According to the Swedish royal house’s official Instagram account, the decision came from the Prince himself who wanted to help during the ongoing pandemic that has taken a huge toll in Sweden,
© GettyImagesPrincess Sofia of Sweden
The wife of Prince Carl-Philip completed a course to prepare her for a volunteer job helping health worker. Sofia posted a photo of her scrubs for first shift at the Sophiahemmet hospital in Stockholm in April, writing: “I am now placed in one of the hospital’s care units where, together with other newly trained colleagues, I support and relieve the care staff with various tasks, including care of patients and cleaning.”
© InstagramPrincess Eugenie
Sarah Ferguson ’s youngest daughter, who married Jack Brooksbank in 2018, volunteered with her husband to pack food boxes for the Salvation Army, to be delivered to needy families around the UK. Writing on Instagram, Eugenie said: “In the past few years I have witnessed first hand their dedication and hard work, so when they invited Jack and I to their newly created hub to pack boxes, we jumped at the chance.”
© HRH The Duchess of CambridgesPrincess Charlotte
Charity begins at home! She may be only five but Princess Charlotte is already giving a hand to those in need. In photos released to celebrate her birthday, she is seen helping to deliver food packages to isolated pensioners.
© InstagramQueen Mathilde of Belgium
Queen Mathilde and her youngest daughter, Princess Eleonore, helped distribute food to homeless people in Brussels.
© @koninklijkhuisQueen Maxima
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands has helped in a more virtual way, sharing a recipe for her favorite cookies , and tapping into the lockdown zeitgeist of baking the blues away!
© TwitterThe Countess of Wessex
Prince Edward’s wife has been volunteering at a number of charities and projects during the lockdown, including helping to make food for NHS workers at a London kitchen. Society events planner Peregrine Armstrong-Jones, who introduced the Countess of Wessex to the initiative, said: “Sophie’s done a fabulous job. She’s got stuck into everything, cooking, prep work and cleaning. She’s done it privately, without any fanfare, and the staff think she’s incredible. The team here are giving everything and it’s been a real boost to morale.”
Sophie has also previously joined the team at catering company, Rhubarb, to help prepare food to be delivered and the Hope Hub in Surrey Heath, which works to prevent and end homelessness in the area.
© GettyImagesThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex
Prince Harry and Meghan were spotted delivering meals to vulnerable citizens in West Hollywood in April, as they volunteered with Project Angel Food. One recipient, Dan Tyrell, was shocked when he answered a call from the couple. “They were both nice and very down-to earth people,” Dan told WEHOville. “They had masks on, and they were dressed down with jeans, but very nice jeans.”
© InstagramPrincess Victoria of Sweden
Like her sister-in-law Princess Sofia, the heir to the Swedish throne also wanted to play her part and helped to make food boxes to be delivered to homeless and vulnerable people in Stockholm.
