The British public came together to applaud the NHS for their incredible efforts on the frontline battling the coronavirus outbreak and saving lives.

And now the NHS have replied with a touching message of thanks in return, in a tweet from the spokesperson on the health service's official Twitter page.

As 8pm arrived households across the country took to their doorsteps to join in the nationwide clap for their efforts, which provoked an emotional response in many as the UK showed unity during the trying times of dealing with COVID-19.

After the clap was over and with millions of videos posted on social media recording the amazing efforts of people coming together for the salute, the NHS sent a heartfelt message.

Along with a blue heart emoji it read: "That was emotional."

Many people took the opportunity to reply with sweet messages: "A wonderful opportunity seized, in dark times, to express our love and gratitude to all our wonderful #NHS staff."

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"Thank you to each and everyone in the NHS. Keep Safe," wrote one, as radio host Lauren Laverne added, "We should do that every year from now on."

It wasn't just the general public that got involved in the huge applause up and down the country, Prince William and Kate Middleton posted a touching video of their three children Prince George, six, Princess Charlotte, four, and Prince Louis, one, together in their back guarding clapping the NHS.

It was captioned: "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 ".

Hundreds of their 1.9. million followers were quick to comment on the sweet post as one person wrote: "A surprise we all truly needed. Thank you to the Cambridge’s and KP for this. Thank you so much to all the staff working so hard to keep all of us safe and healthy." [sic]

Another said: "Wow!!!!! I adore this! Well done @KensingtonRoyal this is truly something," [sic] alongside two heart emojis.

Other famous faces also expressed their gratitude for the NHS with their own videos of themselves taking part, with stars like Stacey Solomon and Gemma Collins getting emotional over the moment.

The TOWIE star filmed herself crying as the nation took to their doorsteps, windows and balcony’s to clap for NHS workers amid the coronavirus crisis.

The reality TV star said: “So I just did the clap for the NHS, and it was really emotional to see everyone coming together at this time.”

Tears are then seen streaming down Gemma’s face as she adds: “Everyone’s in the unknown at the minute and it’s just amazing that everyone came out and showed their support.

“It’s just a really scary time, I didn’t think I’d be this scared but I am and you just gotta stay calm and hope that this goes away really quickly.”

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Stacey also posted a video clip of her with Rex clapping along, with the Loose Women star adding she had to pause the recording because she got so emotional.

Other stars included Kate and Rio Ferdinand and his three children all cheering in their living room, as well as the Beckham family all clapping for carers.

Annemarie Plas is the woman behind the Clap for Carers campaign, who said she was inspired by similar initiatives taken in other countries, including The Netherlands and Italy.

She posted it on her social channels and said "before we knew it, it was spread across the nation."

Annemarie's intention was to make sure people know that "we're all together in this."

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