Questions for Harry and Meghan as Queen thanks NHS heroes: The Yorkshire Post says

Less than 48 hours after her powerful televised address on Sunday night helped strengthen national resolve we can come through this national emergency, Her Majesty released a message to mark World Health Day praising the dedication of nurses, midwives and other health workers. Her words thanking “healthcare professionals for their selfless commitment and diligence” were released in a video montage posted on the Royal Family Twitter account showing members of the monarchy meeting medical staff and health workers.

The words and images carry particular poignancy given the increasing numbers of deaths among those on the NHS frontline as they expose themselves to the deadly virus in caring for others.

But notable by their absence on the video message was Harry and Meghan, who in a case of deeply unfortunate timing have themselves returned to the headlines as it was revealed they plan to launch a charitable organisation called Archewell which will replace their Sussex Royal brand.

While details have only come to light as a result of paperwork being filed for their new brand being filed last month, critics of the couple who have questioned how long they had been planning to leave royal duties will undoubtedly raise eyebrows at their admission they came up with the foundation’s name prior to the birth of their son Archie. In fairness to the Duke and Duchess they have said they want current focus to be on the global response to the pandemic rather than themselves.

Perhaps the public figure most epitomising the best way to respond at this troubling time is the Queen.

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