Prince William.Photo: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge/Twitter
It may bePrince WilliamandKate Middleton’s11th wedding anniversary, but the Duke of Cambridge was focused on his royal work on Friday as he spoke of the devastating floods affecting Australia.
“The sheer magnitude and long-term impacts the floods in Australia have had on those affected is devastating. The speed of the destruction has resulted in thousands left without homes, businesses and income,” William said along with a photo of him taking part in the video call. “Residents and emergency responders are continuing to work together to rebuild shattered neighbourhoods and recover from this natural disaster.”
Prince William and Kate Middleton.Jeff Spicer/Getty Images
The Duke of Cambridge told those on the call that he was committed to helping them raise awareness of their situation, reassuring them that he didn’t want them to feel forgotten.
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“You’ve all painted a picture of the scale of these floods, truly horrendous and really quite startling,“Prince Williamtold them. “All of you are doing a fantastic job in your communities. Whether it’s your business, your school, your community or in the emergency services, you’re all doing a brilliant job of being those figureheads and those leaders which your community sadly needs right now. But on top of that make sure you look after yourselves.”
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“Wishing The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge a very happy wedding anniversary today!” the Abbey wrote on their Twitter page along with a wedding day photo of the couple. “Their Royal Highnesses were married in the Abbey #onthisday in 2011.”
source: people.com
