First dose of coronavirus vaccine for Prince William, who via his Twitter account expressed his gratitude towards the healthcare staff. “I received my first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine on Tuesday. To all those working on the implementation of the vaccine, thank you for all you have done and continue to do,” he wrote, sharing a photo of the crucial moment.
Covid-19, Prince William receives first dose of vaccine
A blue jumper and matching shirt for William, who in the photo uncovers his arm for the injection with a slightly tense expression on his face. At 38, the Duke of Cambridge had access to the dose since vaccinations for the over-30s are underway in Britain.
On Tuesday I received my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
To all those working on the vaccine rollout – thank you for everything you’ve done and continue to do. pic.twitter.com/8QP6ao5fEb
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) May 20, 2021
He is not the first member of the royal family to receive the vaccine: in January it was the turn of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, the following month of Charles and Camilla. It is not clear whether Kate Middleton, who is a year older than her husband, has already received the dose.