DM: the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have teamed up with a string of wealthy benefactors to help charities who are supporting those leading the fight against coronavirus.

Prince William and Kate have been approached in recent weeks by a series of donors, 1/5

who have offered cash to the pair’s Royal Foundation, which will hand out grants to good causes.
‘Under William and Kate’s direction, the foundation has spent the past two weeks speaking to charities and groups who support emergency service workers,’ a source tells me.
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They’re working with a number of donors who have offered support.
William&Kate are keen to ensure it goes to the services who really need it most.
Cavell Nurses’ Trust and The Care Workers’ Charity are thought to be among the groups to which the R Foundation is reaching out. 3/5

It is hoped that grants will be awarded to some charities ‘very soon’ to help them roll out extra services.
Kate and William both realise help is needed quickly for many of these organisations.’
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The Prince is believed to be particularly worried about the mental health strain that fighting Covid-19 is having on NHS staff and their families. 5/5