Referring to the Govt-19 epidemic, the Duchess said in recent years that “individuals (who) have stood up and ensured that the most basic needs of our communities are met”, which he noted is “a global challenge for all”.
“They made sure that those around them didn’t have to suffer in solitude,” he said on the show.
The Duchess and her husband Prince Harry left their senior royal roles in March as Covit-19 spread around the world, and they eventually moved to California.
Despite having a low profile, the couple continues to volunteer with numerous charities in the Los Angeles area. In April, they provided food to LA residents through Project Angel Food, which helps feed the chronically ill.
At the beginning of the school year, the couple distributed items to needy students with Baby 2 Baby, and on the charity’s Instagram page, Prince Harry saw the Compton-based Walker Family Events Foundation volunteering to support veterans and their families.
Speaking on the CNN Heroes special, the Duchess said, “In the face of this devastating reality, we have seen the power of the human spirit and the remarkable ways in which communities respond in challenging times.”
“We saw the good in people, our neighbors and the whole community, they say our neighbors will not stand when they are hungry,” he said.
For the past 14 years, CNN Heroes has honored everyday people who have pledged to make the world a better place. Presented jointly by CNN’s Anderson Cooper and ABC’s Kelly Rippa, the annual CNN Heroes All-Star tribute usually airs in front of a live audience, but this year, due to a corona virus infection, it was pre-recorded.
Other popular presenters include comedians Jim Cofigan and Patton Oswald, actresses Angela Bassett and Call Godot, and special guests Dr. Anthony Fucci and Chef Jose Andres.