
Queen Elizabeth II recognized Filipino nurses working in the United Kingdom in a recent message addressed to President Rodrigo Duterte.
The Philippines and the UK are celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations.
In her message, the Queen thanked healthcare workers for their services especially during these uncertain times.
“We are fortunate to have many nurses from the Philippines in the National Health Service,” wrote the Queen.
“They bring exceptional care and comfort to their patients. I wanted to express my sincerest gratitude for their work, especially in response to the coronavirus."
She added, “I hope we may all look forward to better times in the future.”
Prince Charles, in a separate message, hailed the strong relationship between the two countries.
“The bonds of friendship between us are stronger than ever. At a time when we have faced the unprecedented challenges of the coronavirus, those links have provided the foundation for us to work together towards a better future,” he said.
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