Prince William made a surprise video call (opens in new tab) to a 5-year-old boy with cystic fibrosis and his mother to discuss the challenges faced by those acutely vulnerable to the coronavirus. The Duke of Cambridge's meeting with Kaydin and his mother, Leanne, a few weeks ago will be broadcast on the British talk show "The One Show" on Tuesday evening, according to People's report (opens in new tab). [Because the coronavirus poses a serious risk to Kaydin, he and Leanne have been "shielded" at their home in Corby, Northamptonshire, throughout the pandemic." Is it even more painful and frustrating for you guys, given that the quarantine is easing a bit?" William asked. William asked. [Yes, of course Kaydin heard about it on the news and said, 'Oh, can we go out now? And he said, 'Why can everyone else go out, but not me? She explained that despite Kaydin's initial frustration with being cooped up at home, he began to dread getting out of the house. [A lot of people will start going back to work. We need to continue to focus on those of you who are shielded and find it very, very difficult," William said.

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