William, seen on two seperate calls, is heard saying on one of them: 'Are you hearing hope and optimism coming out now? He added: 'It's a real joy and a privilege to be there to help get them done.' Yesterday, Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall carried out their first public engagement of the year amid news of Prince Philip's hospitalisation. One member of the Armed Services told William there was an enthusiasm from those coming into the vaccination centres. They carried out the engagement despite news that Charles' father Prince Philip, 99, has been admitted to the private King Edward VII Hospital in Marylebone, London, as a 'precautionary measure'.

Source: The Nation February 19, 2021 12:00 UTC