PRINCE Charles spoke movingly of the “pain” felt by thousands at the loss of loved ones due to coronavirus at the launch of an online book of remembrance.
The Prince of Wales, 71, who beat the bug months ago, recorded a special message.
Charles said: “For too many, this has brought tragedy and heartbreak.
“For some, relatives have not been able to be present at the time of their loved one’s passing.
“The loss has been made all the more agonising by the necessary restrictions on funerals, travel and gatherings.”
The Remember Me virtual memorial in St Paul’s Cathedral will go live this morning.
It is open to those of all faiths and a permanent memorial will be installed at the central London cathedral once social distancing restrictions are lifted.
Family, friends and carers of the dead can submit names, photos and a message via the Remember Me website.
The Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral, the Very Reverend David Ison, said: ”For centuries, St Paul’s Cathedral has been a place to remember the personal and national impact of great tragedies, from the losses of the war to the devastation of the Grenfell Tower fire.
”We are all experiencing the devastating impacts of Covid 19 across the country and beyond.
“Remember Me is an opportunity to mourn every person we have lost to the effects of this terrible disease.
“We are all experiencing the devastating impacts of COVID-19 across the country and beyond.
“Remember Me is an opportunity to mourn every person we have lost to the effects of this terrible disease, an encouragement to offer compassion and support to those left behind, and an ongoing recognition of the impact of the pandemic on the UK.”
