Prince Charles slammed for asking people to do manual labour

Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, is asking his citizens to go back to the land during the coronavirus pandemic.The Prince of Wales posted a video on Twitter pleading with students and furloughed workers to do “unglamorous” agricultural work and help farmers harvest fruit and vegetable crops.
“If we are to harvest British fruit and vegetables this year, we need an army of people to help,” Prince Charles said. “Food does not happen by magic. It all begins with our remarkable farmers and growers. If the last few weeks have proven anything, it is that food is precious and valued and it cannot be taken for granted.”
The call to arms is part of the “Pick for Britain” campaign, but the Prince’s request has landed him in hot water with a nation struggling to overcome the coronavirus pandemic.
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“In the coming months, many thousands of people will be needed to bring in the crops. It will be hard graft but is hugely important if we are to avoid the growing crops going to waste,” said Prince Charles.
“I do not doubt that the work will be unglamorous and, at times, challenging, but it is of the utmost importance and at the height of this global pandemic you will be making a vital contribution to the national effort.”
Many were quick to respond to the Prince’s plea, noting that he is not only asking the British people to do something potentially dangerous during a global pandemic but also questioned the optics of a British royal asking people to do manual labour.
“You are correct. Some Quick Questions: 1. Who is going to provide the PPE and top class health provision (aka the PM’s level), should one start displaying symptoms, and death benefits? 2. Who is going to provide the transport and housing?” one user asked.
The 71-year-old tested positive for coronavirus in March – touching off debate about whether his wealth and status gave him priority in receiving a test.
Government figures Wednesday showed that another 363 people who have tested positive for the virus have died in the UK in all settings, including hospitals and care homes.
That took the total to 35,704, the highest death tally in Europe and second in the world behind the United States.
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