Charles and Camilla join mass applause in fifth week of 'Clap for our Carers'

Charles and Camilla joined mass applause across the UK in the fifth week of "Clap for our Carers".

The initiative sees people cheer on those working to provide care amid the coronavirus crisis every Thursday at 8pm.

The royal pair stood on the doorstep of their home at Birkhall in Aberdeenshire.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge also appeared at the door of Amner Hall alongside Prince George, Princess Charlotte and the birthday boy, Prince Louis.

First Secretary of State Dominic Raab joined in with the clap for carers applause in Westminster on Thursday.

Mr Raab, who is deputising for Boris Johnson while he recovers from coronavirus, said in a Twitter post: “The weekly #ClapForCarers and #NHSHeroes is a brilliant demonstration of how the UK unites in moments of crisis.

The royal pair stood on the doorstep of their home at Birkhall in Aberdeenshire.
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“By coming together we will beat this virus.”

Meanwhile, across the UK, people took to their windows or doorsteps to applaud this evening.

People could be heard cheering and clapping in the streets as they paid tribute to healthcare workers.

NHS staff also clapped and cheered outside hospitals around the UK.

Mayor Sadiq Khan shared a clip of people around London showing their thanks.

Scotland's first minister also shared her thanks on Twitter, saying: "Made it home just in time tonight to join my neighbours again in the #ClapForCarers #ClapForTheNHS - now such a special moment in the week.

"Deep gratitude to all our health and care workers - and to everyone keeping the country going Folded hands."

An NHS doctor posted a video where he ran around his back garden clapping for his colleagues.

Dr Amir Khan said: "Going all out tonight and clapping for my colleagues in the NHS, police force, teachers, social workers, delivery drivers, supermarket staff, social workers, carers, farmers, postal workers,transport staff, and every key worker I've forgotten!"

Some like the team at Merseyside Youth Association, shared their "Clap for our Carers" moment over Zoom.

Lancaster Council lit up the headlights on two delivery trucks to show their appreciation, saying: "Thanks to the NHS and all the keyworkers who are keeping us going during these tough times."

Holywood firefighters pulled a similar stunt with their fire engines as did ships in Southampton.

Kate Garraway also paid tribute to the NHS in a post on Instagram as her husband Derek Draper remains “critically ill” in intensive care battling the coronavirus.

“I know I am not alone in struggling. We are all facing challenges, whether we have a sick loved one or not, so let’s stand together & I hope something on there helps YOU – even if it’s just to share!! Lots of love Kate xxx #hope #love”.

Following Thursday night’s clap for carers, she wrote: “Another emotional #clapthecarers & never has it been more needed. If this pandemic #lockdown is dragging on for us, imagine what it is like for them.

“Shift after endlessly long shift, bravely going to work, to battle the virus and give our loved ones a chance. None of those keeping my Derek alive have ever made me feel it’s a chore, they want to win this as much as I want them to, but it must be so hard. He is still critically ill in intensive care, but where there is life there is hope.

“Thank you #nhs from the bottom of my heart. Thank you too for all your wonderful messages and advice of how to get through this. I am gathering the things that have helped me and putting them on my free clubgarraway.com ( link in bio) .

It was set up as a gesture to thank all doctors, nurses, pharmacists, GPs and NHS staff working hard to help those affected by Covid-19 "during these unprecedented times".

The Clap For Our Carers campaign was launched by yoga teacher Annemarie Plas.

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Ms Plas shared a post on Instagram urging people to "clap for carers", then the message was shared thousands of times across social media.

The 36-year-old emphasised the clap was not just for NHS staff, stating it was for pharmacists, dentists, supermarket workers and other essential workers on the frontline.

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