People across Jersey and around the UK have taken part in an emotional tribute to health workers - with a mass round of applause.

Clapping rang out from doorsteps, windows and balconies last night, while members of the royal family also joined in.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate, posted a video of their three children George, Charlotte and Louis, clapping,

Prince Charles, 71, was pictured at Birkhall, his private home on the Balmoral estate in Scotland.

Camilla, who is isolating from Charles, was seen in separate footage clapping on her own as she looked out of an open window. The Duchess of Cornwall, has tested negative for the virus.

To all the doctors, nurses, carers, GPs, pharmacists, volunteers and other NHS staff working tirelessly to help those affected by #COVID19: thank you.#ClapForOurCarers #ClapForNHS pic.twitter.com/XnaUPJyDoX

— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) March 26, 2020

Some buildings were also lit up in blue to thank those on the frontline of the crisis fighting coronavirus.