The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have praised firefighters, paramedics and police in Australia, telling them "you should be immensely proud of everything you do".
William and Kate sent their words of support in a video message to mark the country's inaugural Thank A First Responder Day.
The couple were reportedly due to visit the country later this year and recorded the short film to recognise the efforts of those on the frontline dealing with the coronavirus response and other major events in Australia.
William began the message saying: "Earlier this year we witnessed thousands of firefighters, supported by the wider first responder community, as they worked tirelessly risking their own lives to protect Australian communities from the