Coronavirus: Duke and Duchess of sussex’s advice

Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38,  who are currently living in a Vancouver Island mansion, posted an Instagram message online earlier today about supporting one another because people might feel ‘alone, anxious, scared or bored’ during the coronavirus crisis.

This was shared as they plan to advice followers to train as counselors if they feel bored at home.

They shared a series of ‘resources to help us all through the process’, including asking followers to digitally train as counselors in order to help support others. 

 Meanwhile Prince William, 37, and Kate Middleton, 38, visited NHS staff ‘to pass on personal thanks’ from the Queen, 93, and Prince Charles, 71.

The message, which was shared with their 11.7 million followers today, read: ‘With everything going on, it’s a lot to take in. Many of us may feel confused.

‘Or alone, or anxious or scared…and in isolation, some of us may just feel bored, or that you don’t know what to do with yourself without your normal routine. It’s perfectly normal to be feeling any of these things.’

It went on: ‘Our emotional well-being is challenged everyday whether we realize it or not, but our lives are usually filled with distractions.

‘But here’s the good thing (because right now we need to hear good things, right?): Yes, there is isolation and physical distancing, but there doesn’t have to be loneliness.’

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Resources distributed includes the British Crisis Text line, and Canadian charity Kids Help Phone, as well as their joint charity venture with Prince William, 37, and Kate Middleton, 38, Shout UK.

They wrote: ‘@crisistextline @giveusashoutinsta @kidshelpphone and and CTL Ireland are organisations that need new volunteers now more than ever and have an open door for you to get the support you need.’
‘If you feel alone, overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious, you can text one of these lines and talk it through.’
The message continued: ‘And for those of you who don’t feel comfortable texting with a stranger, reach out to your friends, family and colleagues. 
‘Phone calls and video conferencing are such a great way to feel more connected – ask if they’re okay, tell them how you’re (actually) feeling, and use this time to really listen for the answer.’

The Sussexes’ comments come after a close friend exclusively told DailyMail.com Meghan and Prince Harry are self-isolating in Canada, with Meghan confiding in friends that Harry feels ‘helpless’ and is ‘concerned’ about the Queen and his father catching coronavirus. 
The Duchess of Sussex is also taking steps to protect her family, requiring ‘everyone on their team, the people who buy groceries and run errands, to wear latex gloves at all times and are to follow a strict hygiene protocol’, the source said.
They continued: ‘Meghan told her inner circle that what’s happening in the world right now is a mental health crisis.
‘She said they are working with a mental health non-profit to create some sort of online support system for those most vulnerable, like new mothers suffering from postpartum depression.
Meghan and Harry have just returned to Canada following their last official engagements as working members of the royal family.
They attended the Mountbatten Festival of Music and reunited with Prince William and Kate Middleton during the Commonwealth Day celebrations.
Upon being back in Canada, the close friend said Meghan admitted that Harry ‘feels a bit helpless and isolated out in the middle of nowhere, but is grateful that they are all together as a family.’