LONDON • Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has kept up with technology throughout her reign and, on Thursday, she made her debut on a digital platform that has become ubiquitous during the coronavirus pandemic – the video-conference call.
The 94-year-old monarch logged in from Windsor Castle, where she has been staying during the Covid-19 outbreak, to speak with carers and discuss how they have been coping.
"Interesting listening to all your tales and stories," she said, according to an excerpt of the call released by Buckingham Palace. "I'm very impressed by what you have achieved already. I'm very glad to have been able to join you today."
Her daughter, Princess Anne, 69, also logged in for an engagement marking a nationwide week of events in Britain highlighting the work of people who care for relatives or friends with a disability, mental or physical illness.
Ms Alexandra Atkins, 24, who looks after her parents and grandmother, said it was "just unreal" to see the royals on the call.
"It hit me that I was sitting in my bedroom talking to the Princess Royal (Anne) and the Queen," she said.
Last month, Buckingham Palace released audio of a telephone call the Queen made to thank nurses for their work during the pandemic, another first for the British monarch during her 68-year reign.
Her eldest son and heir, Prince Charles, revealed last week he has been "doing the FaceTime" to stay in touch with family and friends during the coronavirus lockdown.
"But it isn't the same, is it? You really want to give people a hug," he told Sky News television.
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LONDON • Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has kept up with technology throughout her reign and, on Thursday, she made her debut on a digital platform that has become ubiquitous during the coronavirus pandemic – the video-conference call.
The 94-year-old monarch logged in from Windsor Castle, where she has been staying during the Covid-19 outbreak, to speak with carers and discuss how they have been coping.
"Interesting listening to all your tales and stories," she said, according to an excerpt of the call released by Buckingham Palace. "I'm very impressed by what you have achieved already. I'm very glad to have been able to join you today."
Her daughter, Princess Anne, 69, also logged in for an engagement marking a nationwide week of events in Britain highlighting the work of people who care for relatives or friends with a disability, mental or physical illness.
Ms Alexandra Atkins, 24, who looks after her parents and grandmother, said it was "just unreal" to see the royals on the call.
"It hit me that I was sitting in my bedroom talking to the Princess Royal (Anne) and the Queen," she said.
Last month, Buckingham Palace released audio of a telephone call the Queen made to thank nurses for their work during the pandemic, another first for the British monarch during her 68-year reign.
Her eldest son and heir, Prince Charles, revealed last week he has been "doing the FaceTime" to stay in touch with family and friends during the coronavirus lockdown.
"But it isn't the same, is it? You really want to give people a hug," he told Sky News television.
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