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  • England, U.K.
    Mar, 2020
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge

    Mental health through The Pandemic

    England, U.K.
    Mar, 2020

    In late March 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge started supporting a new mental health initiative by the Public Health England amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.




  • England, United Kingdom
    Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
    International Monetary Fund

    UK called to pledge £150 billion to the IMF catastrophe relief fund

    England, United Kingdom
    Wednesday Mar 11, 2020

    On 11 March, the UK called to pledge £150 billion to the IMF catastrophe relief fund. It came to light on 27 March that "more than 80 poor and middle-income countries" had sought a bailout due to the coronavirus.




  • Windsor Castle State Apartments, Castle Hill, Windsor, United Kingdom
    Thursday Mar 19, 2020
    Queen Elizabeth II

    Elizabeth moved to Windsor Castle at COVID-19 pandemic

    Windsor Castle State Apartments, Castle Hill, Windsor, United Kingdom
    Thursday Mar 19, 2020

    On 19 March 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United Kingdom, the Queen moved to Windsor Castle and sequestered there as a precaution. Public engagements were cancelled and Windsor Castle followed a strict sanitary protocol nicknamed "HMS Bubble".




  • United Kingdom
    Friday Mar 20, 2020
    Covid-19 Pandemic: 2020 Coronavirus outbreak

    Desperate measures in England

    United Kingdom
    Friday Mar 20, 2020

    On 20 March, the government announced that all leisure establishments (pubs, gyms, etc.) were to close as soon as possible, and promised to pay up to 80% of workers' wages, to a limit of £2,500 per month, to prevent unemployment in the crisis.




  • United Kingdom
    Monday Mar 23, 2020
    Covid-19 Pandemic: 2020 Coronavirus outbreak

    Tougher social distancing in England

    United Kingdom
    Monday Mar 23, 2020

    On 23 March, the Prime Minister announced tougher social distancing measures, banning gatherings of more than two people and restricting travel and outdoor activity to that deemed strictly necessary. Unlike previous measures, these restrictions were enforceable by police through the issuing of fines and the dispersal of gatherings. Most businesses were ordered to close, with "essential" exceptions including supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, hardware shops, petrol stations, and garages.




  • United KIngdom
    Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
    Covid-19 Pandemic: 2020 Coronavirus outbreak

    Prince Charles infected

    United KIngdom
    Wednesday Mar 25, 2020

    On 25, March, Prince Charles tested positive for the virus.




  • London, England
    Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
    Prince Charles

    Charles tested positive for COVID-19

    London, England
    Wednesday Mar 25, 2020

    On 25 March 2020, Charles tested positive for COVID-19, amidst the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic after showing mild symptoms for days. He and Camilla subsequently self-isolated at their Birkhall residence. Camilla was also tested, but had a negative result.


  • United Kingdom
    Friday Mar 27, 2020
    Covid-19 Pandemic: 2020 Coronavirus outbreak

    Boris Johnson infected

    United Kingdom
    Friday Mar 27, 2020

    On the 27th of March, English prime minister Boris Johnson announced that he tested positive for the virus after suffering the symptoms through the previous 24 hours.


  • England, United Kingdom
    Monday Mar 30, 2020
    Covid-19 Pandemic: 2020 Coronavirus outbreak

    Over 1000 Deaths in UK

    England, United Kingdom
    Monday Mar 30, 2020

    On 29 March, the number of confirmed deaths passed 1,000 individuals, and the Prime Minister indicated that stricter lockdown measures could be put in place.


  • London, England, United Kingdom
    Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
    Prince Harry

    Harry and his wife have agreed not to use their Royal Highness styles

    London, England, United Kingdom
    Tuesday Mar 31, 2020

    On 18 January 2020, Buckingham Palace announced that, following their decision to step back from royal duties, from 31 March 2020 Harry and his wife have agreed not to use their Royal Highness styles, but as a British prince he will not be stripped of his style and titles.


  • England, U.K.
    Mar, 2020
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge

    Mental health through The Pandemic

    England, U.K.
    Mar, 2020

    In late March 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge started supporting a new mental health initiative by the Public Health England amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.


  • England, United Kingdom
    Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
    International Monetary Fund

    UK called to pledge £150 billion to the IMF catastrophe relief fund

    England, United Kingdom
    Wednesday Mar 11, 2020

    On 11 March, the UK called to pledge £150 billion to the IMF catastrophe relief fund. It came to light on 27 March that "more than 80 poor and middle-income countries" had sought a bailout due to the coronavirus.


  • Windsor Castle State Apartments, Castle Hill, Windsor, United Kingdom
    Thursday Mar 19, 2020
    Queen Elizabeth II

    Elizabeth moved to Windsor Castle at COVID-19 pandemic

    Windsor Castle State Apartments, Castle Hill, Windsor, United Kingdom
    Thursday Mar 19, 2020

    On 19 March 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United Kingdom, the Queen moved to Windsor Castle and sequestered there as a precaution. Public engagements were cancelled and Windsor Castle followed a strict sanitary protocol nicknamed "HMS Bubble".


  • United Kingdom
    Friday Mar 20, 2020
    Covid-19 Pandemic: 2020 Coronavirus outbreak

    Desperate measures in England

    United Kingdom
    Friday Mar 20, 2020

    On 20 March, the government announced that all leisure establishments (pubs, gyms, etc.) were to close as soon as possible, and promised to pay up to 80% of workers' wages, to a limit of £2,500 per month, to prevent unemployment in the crisis.


  • United Kingdom
    Monday Mar 23, 2020
    Covid-19 Pandemic: 2020 Coronavirus outbreak

    Tougher social distancing in England

    United Kingdom
    Monday Mar 23, 2020

    On 23 March, the Prime Minister announced tougher social distancing measures, banning gatherings of more than two people and restricting travel and outdoor activity to that deemed strictly necessary. Unlike previous measures, these restrictions were enforceable by police through the issuing of fines and the dispersal of gatherings. Most businesses were ordered to close, with "essential" exceptions including supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, hardware shops, petrol stations, and garages.


  • United KIngdom
    Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
    Covid-19 Pandemic: 2020 Coronavirus outbreak

    Prince Charles infected

    United KIngdom
    Wednesday Mar 25, 2020

    On 25, March, Prince Charles tested positive for the virus.


  • London, England
    Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
    Prince Charles

    Charles tested positive for COVID-19

    London, England
    Wednesday Mar 25, 2020

    On 25 March 2020, Charles tested positive for COVID-19, amidst the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic after showing mild symptoms for days. He and Camilla subsequently self-isolated at their Birkhall residence. Camilla was also tested, but had a negative result.


  • United Kingdom
    Friday Mar 27, 2020
    Covid-19 Pandemic: 2020 Coronavirus outbreak

    Boris Johnson infected

    United Kingdom
    Friday Mar 27, 2020

    On the 27th of March, English prime minister Boris Johnson announced that he tested positive for the virus after suffering the symptoms through the previous 24 hours.


  • England, United Kingdom
    Monday Mar 30, 2020
    Covid-19 Pandemic: 2020 Coronavirus outbreak

    Over 1000 Deaths in UK

    England, United Kingdom
    Monday Mar 30, 2020

    On 29 March, the number of confirmed deaths passed 1,000 individuals, and the Prime Minister indicated that stricter lockdown measures could be put in place.


  • London, England, United Kingdom
    Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
    Prince Harry

    Harry and his wife have agreed not to use their Royal Highness styles

    London, England, United Kingdom
    Tuesday Mar 31, 2020

    On 18 January 2020, Buckingham Palace announced that, following their decision to step back from royal duties, from 31 March 2020 Harry and his wife have agreed not to use their Royal Highness styles, but as a British prince he will not be stripped of his style and titles.


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