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In an unprecedented move, Prince William has reportedly approved the use of a private lawn at Kensington Palace for refueling air ambulances, People reported on May 4, 2020. Allowing choppers to refuel at the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s London home will save time for paramedics, who previously had to fly helicopters from Kensington’s Perks Field to the “nearest fueling base about 20 miles away in Watford,” People noted.
Perks Field is where the royal family’s helicopters land and take off, per the outlet.
Perhaps Prince William’s generosity was inspired by his time as a helicopter pilot with the East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA), an organization he deeply values. “I have watched as incredibly skilled doctors and paramedics have saved people’s lives,” he said in 2017 after his last shift, via the royal family’s website. “These experiences have instilled in me a profound respect for the men and women who serve in our emergency services, which I hope to continue to champion even as I leave the profession.”
What’s more? In March 2020, Prince William became a patron of London’s Air Ambulance Charity, a fund that helps save the lives of “critically-injured people,” per The Evening Standard. The Duke of Cambridge called the organization an “essential part of the medical chain in London,” the outlet noted.
Now that we’ve updated you on Prince William’s response to the coronavirus, check out what Meghan Markle and Prince Harry had to say about the pandemic.
Written by: Nicki
