Prince Charles opened the NHS Nightingale hospital at the ExCeL Centre in London via video chat Friday. Charles’ virtual appearance marks the first time a member of the Royal Family has opened a building remotely.
The new hospital will initially provide 500 beds, which will rise up to 4,000 beds if needed amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
Charles said in his speech, “I was one of the lucky ones to have COVID-19 relatively mildly. But for some it will be a much harder journey.
I am therefore so relieved that everyone can now have the reassurance that they will receive all the necessary technical care they may need and every chance to return to a normal life. “This hospital offers us an intensely practical message of hope for those who