The Duchess of Cambridge said she had received first Covid-19 coronavirus vaccine dose on Friday. Kensington Palace via Twitter
The Duchess of Cambridge said she had received first Covid-19 coronavirus vaccine dose on Friday. Kensington Palace via Twitter
The Duchess of Cambridge said she had received first Covid-19 coronavirus vaccine dose on Friday. Kensington Palace via Twitter
The Duchess of Cambridge said she had received first Covid-19 coronavirus vaccine dose on Friday. Kensington Palace via Twitter

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Kate Middleton gets first dose of Covid-19 vaccine

The Duchess of Cambridge shared a photo of the experience on social media

Janice Rodrigues
Janice Rodrigues

May 30, 2021

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On Saturday, Kate Middleton revealed she received her first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

The Duchess of Cambridge made no mention of which vaccine she had received, but stated it happened on Friday at London's Science Museum.

“I’m hugely grateful to everyone who is playing a part in the roll out. Thank you for everything you are doing,” she posted on the official Twitter handle for the Cambridges.

The photo shows the Duchess in a casual T-shirt and jeans as she gets the dose.

Prince William also received his first shot on Tuesday at the same location.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been advocates for the Covid-19 vaccine, urging others to also get the jab. In a video call earlier this year the duo spoke with women in the vulnerable category about the importance of getting vaccinated.

"Catherine and I are not medical experts by any means but if it's any consolation, we can wholeheartedly support having vaccinations. It's really, really important," Prince William said at the time.

They are the latest members of the UK royal family to be inoculated against Covid-19. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles have also been vaccinated.

The UK's National Health Service has vaccinated almost 37 million people and recently extended its inoculation campaign to include people in their 30s.

It's been a busy couple of days for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge who only recently concluded a week of touring Scotland.

Kate Middleton, in a duck-egg knit and heart pendant, attends the Gatcombe Park Festival on August 6, 2005 near Tetbury, England. Getty Images
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Kate Middleton, in a wool jacket and striped shirt, visits the Annual National Hunt Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 13, 2007, in Cheltenham, England. Getty Images
Kate Middleton, in a wool jacket and striped shirt, visits the Annual National Hunt Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 13, 2007, in Cheltenham, England. Getty Images
Kate Middleton, in a navy trench, attends the Annual National Hunt Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2008, in Cheltenham, England. Getty Images
Kate Middleton, in a navy trench, attends the Annual National Hunt Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 14, 2008, in Cheltenham, England. Getty Images
Kate Middleton, left, in a white dress and black cardigan, attends the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 28, 2008 in London, England. Getty Images
Kate Middleton, left, in a white dress and black cardigan, attends the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 28, 2008 in London, England. Getty Images
Prince William and Kate Middleton, in Spagnoli, visit the University of St Andrews on February 25, 2011 in St Andrews, Scotland. Getty Images
Prince William and Kate Middleton, in Spagnoli, visit the University of St Andrews on February 25, 2011 in St Andrews, Scotland. Getty Images
Kate Middleton, in Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, arrives at her wedding to Prince William at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England. Getty Images
Kate Middleton, in Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, arrives at her wedding to Prince William at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England. Getty Images
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in Jenny Packham, attends the Ark 10th Anniversary Gala at Perk's Field on June 9, 2011 in London, England. Getty Images
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Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in Katherine Hooker, watch the Garter Service on June 13, 2011 in Windsor, England. Getty Images
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in Katherine Hooker, watch the Garter Service on June 13, 2011 in Windsor, England. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth II walks with Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in Joseph, as they view the exhibitions for the summer opening of Buckingham Palace on July 22, 2011 in London, England. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth II walks with Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in Joseph, as they view the exhibitions for the summer opening of Buckingham Palace on July 22, 2011 in London, England. Getty Images
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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in Roland Mouret, attends SportsAid's 40th anniversary dinner on June 9, 2016 in London, England. Getty Images
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