Earlier this week, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made a special video call to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine. The couple spoke with individuals living with longterm health conditions, which put them at a higher risk during the pandemic.

Kate Middleton and Prince William spoke with Fiona Doyle, a woman with asthma, and Shivali Modha, who lives with type 2 diabetes. As a result, both are categorized as "clinically vulnerable" and at a higher risk of serious illness should they contract COVID-19. Now that the vaccine is being rolled out to those with underlying health conditions, charities including Diabetes UK and Asthma UK are making patients aware of their eligibility, and encouraging vaccination.