The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge sent a video message to Australia’s frontline workers

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have shared a message of thanks to show support for Australia’s Inaugural Thank a First Responder Day. The Duke and Duchess have praised Australian firefighters, paramedics and police, telling them “you should be immensely proud of everything you do”. The couple recorded their message to mark Australia's inaugural Thank a First Responder Day on 2 June.

Opening the video, The Duke of Cambridge recalls the tireless efforts of first responders during the deadly bushfire season in late 2019 and early 2020. "We witnessed thousands of firefighters, supported by the wider first responder community, who worked tirelessly risking their own lives to protect Australian communities from the devastating wildfires," he says. "The world was watching your efforts and we were deeply moved by what we saw."

The Duchess of Cambridge adds: "Sadly, you're now on the frontline of yet another emergency. The COVID-19 outbreak has brought first responders across Australia together again. "Day in, day out paramedics, police, firefighters and support staff work tirelessly to keep everybody safe, often risking not only their physical health but also their mental well-being."

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge sent a video message - VIDEO

The video was recorded from the couple’s Anmer Hall home in Norfolk on the Sandringham Estate where they have been isolating with their three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. The Duchess recycled a yellow Roksanda Ilincic dress which she first wore in Sydney in 2014.

Roksanda Ilincic Ryedale wool crepe dress