Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Make First Zoom Visit, to a School

LONDON — The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge aren’t letting the lockdown get in the way of their royal duties, with the pair making a video visit with teachers and students at Casterton Primary Academy. The school is staying open to look after children of key workers — such as hospital staff — and vulnerable children, in partnership with mental health service, Place2Be and the Pendle Education Trust. The royal pair dilled into the school late Wednesday via Zoom, and spoke with students and teachers who were sporting bunny ears in time for Easter celebrations this weekend. Prince William and Kate Middleton, who was wearing a yellow shirt, thanked the staff at the academy for their hard work.   View this post on Instagram Teachers across the UK are dedicating their time to keeping schools open for the children of key workers and vulnerable children. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge called teachers and school staff at Casterton Primary Academy to thank them for their hard work and dedication – and to wish the children a very Happy Easter 🐣 @_place2be A post shared by Kensington Palace (@kensingtonroyal) on Apr 8, 2020 at 2:00pm PDT   The children were holding up drawings of

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