Postal workers receive love letter from royal couple
THE Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have sent “heartfelt thanks and a big thumbs up” to Britain’s postal workers for their efforts during the Covid-19 crisis.
In a letter addressed to “Everyone at Royal Mail”, the couple praised the “dedication, resilience and hard work” of postmen and women who have worked through the pandemic.
It stressed that the value of Royal Mail workers “has never been more important” as “many people have taken the time to write a letter, or a card, to those from whom they are separated”.
The royal couple said: “Receiving such a personal message at this difficult and anxious time can mean an enormous amount.
“We feel sure that a very large number of these special greetings will be treasured for years to come. They may even become a valuable resource for social historians in the future.”
They went on: “Postmen and postwomen are trusted figures in our local communities. They are a constant presence in an ever-changing world. For some, they are a point of daily human contact; a friendly, familiar face. Many of you, we know, have gone above and beyond what is normally expected of you. We have heard wonderful stories of postmen and postwomen checking on older and vulnerable residents, raising funds for good causes, even wearing fancy dress costumes to raise a smile.
“Today, as many people – ourselves included – are obliged to stay at home, Royal Mail plays an absolutely vital role in keeping family and friends in touch
‘Royal Mail plays an absolutely vital role in keeping family and friends in touch with one another’
with one another. For that, we can only say how deeply grateful we are and send you our kindest wishes.”
The letter was left on a bench outside the royal couple’s front door at Birkhall, Aberdeenshire, where it was collected by Neil Martin, their local postman, when he delivered their mail.
The Royal Mail has launched a Thumbs Up For Your Postie campaign. The public is being urged to give their local postie a “thumbs up” as a way to stay connected with them.