The Queen paid tribute to NHS workers caring for patients and urged Britons to use their time in isolation wisely when she delivered her historic address to the nation. The monarch, 93, applauded key workers for “selflessly” helping the sick and vulnerable. And seeking to lift the spirits of millions of people confined to their homes, the Queen said self-quarantine “presents an opportunity to slow down, pause and reflect in prayer or meditation”.

She also appealed to Britons to draw on their inner strength to “remain united and resolute” in the fight against the spread of the virus.

The Head of the Royal Family also issued a special Easter message as Christians across the country celebrated without being able to go to church.

She urged the public to “take heart” from the story of Easter – “the discovery of the risen Christ on the first Easter day” – and reassured them that “coronavirus will not overcome us”.

The Prince of Wales, 71, has also kept in touch with the outside world during isolation.

He delivered a powerful speech after recovering from COVID-19, seated at his desk at his Scottish retreat, Birkhall.

Charles took time out to officially open the NHS Nightingale Hospital at east London’s ExCeL centre via videolink.

He thanked medical staff, supermarket workers and all those working to keep key services moving during the lockdown.

Injecting a note of optimism, the Prince said: “None of us can say when this will end, but end it will.”

He unveiled the field hospital which has a capacity of 4,000 after he was given the all-clear from COVID-19.

Meanwhile the Duchess of Cornwall, 72, has been praised for her efforts to support members of the public from isolation.

Camilla released a poignant message of support for victims of domestic abuse who may be at increased risk due to spending more time at home during the lockdown.

She urged them to not be afraid to break their silence and tweeted links to charities which specialise in helping domestic abuse victims.

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Charles’ wife also joined NHS volunteers by calling an elderly woman in isolation for a friendly and relaxed chat.

Camilla told Doris Winfield, 85, of Rickmansworth, not being able to hug her grandchildren was the most challenging part of self-isolation.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge sent royal fans into a frenzy when they posted an adorable video of their three children clapping for NHS staff.

Prince George, six, Princess Charlotte, four, and 23-month-old Prince Louis beamed as they took part in the nationwide applause.

William, 37, and Kate, 38, also held a video call with teachers and pupils at a school in Lancashire.

The mother-of-three told two young children of key workers they should be “very proud” of the work their parents are do.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have also sent messages of support to the country as they hunker down in Los Angeles.

Harry, 35, and Meghan, 38, posted a message thanking NHS workers on Instagram, accompanied by a string of clapping emojis.

The couple also paid tribute to the “brave and dedicated” healthcare workers on the frontlines of the battle against the viral disease.

The pair urged their Instagram followers to follow advice issued by the World Health Organisation (WHO) aimed at curbing the spread, such as hand washing.

And the Duke of York surfaced in photos with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson.

The pair were seen packing gift bags for medical workers at Thames Hospice in Windsor.

Fergie’s longtime assistant Antonia Marshall published the snaps, praising the Yorks for “being a wonderful and steadfast unit through this crisis” and “continuously helping others”.

Other royals have also been outspoken in drawing attention to good causes during the crisis.

In an interview with ITV’s Good Morning Britain on Monday, Zara Tindall spoke of a charity project she is supporting, Equestrian Relief.

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