Katie Price and son Harvey clap enthusiastically to thank the NHS, police and key workers

Katie Price joined a slew of celebrities sharing their gratitude for the NHS by taking part in a clap on Thursday.

The former glamour model, 41, took to Instagram to share a video with her eldest son Harvey, 17, as they clapped to thank those who are working on the frontlines of the coronavirus crisis.

Standing outside their front entrance, Katie enthusiastically clapped as Harvey followed suit in honour of the Clap For Carers campaign.

Showing their gratitude: Katie Price and son Harvey clapped enthusiastically from their front door on Thursday to thank the NHS, police and key workers helping to fight COVID-19

Katie said to her son in delight: ‘We’ve got to do a big clap for the NHS, a big clap, what do we say to them?’

And Harvey responded by thanking the NHS, as Katie shouted ‘yes’ before jumping and whooping with joy.

Millions of Brits took to their doorsteps to cheer and clap for NHS staff and other key workers, for the past two weeks the former have been the recipients of the cheers but the event has since expanded to include all key workers.

Encouraging: Katie said to her son in delight, 'We've got to do a big clap for the NHS, a big clap, what do we say to them?' and Harvey said 'thank you' in response

Encouraging: Katie said to her son in delight, ‘We’ve got to do a big clap for the NHS, a big clap, what do we say to them?’ and Harvey said ‘thank you’ in response

Candid: On Tuesday, Katie spoke exclusively to MailOnline about homeschooling her disabled son during the pandemic and revealed plans to fundraise for the NHS

Candid: On Tuesday, Katie spoke exclusively to MailOnline about homeschooling her disabled son during the pandemic and revealed plans to fundraise for the NHS 

On Tuesday, Katie spoke exclusively to MailOnline about homeschooling her disabled son during the pandemic and revealed plans to fundraise for the NHS.  

The mother-of-five, whose four other children are with their fathers in quarantine, told MailOnline that while homeschooling is difficult, she was doing the best job possible for Harvey.

She said: ‘I’m working hard home-schooling Harvey and we’re spending lots of time reading together. It isn’t easy on my own, but we’re making it work.’ 

Cute: And in an exclusive photo Harvey, 17, showed his appreciation for the hardworking NHS staff with a beautiful drawing of a rainbow

Cute: And in an exclusive photo Harvey, 17, showed his appreciation for the hardworking NHS staff with a beautiful drawing of a rainbow

When Harvey was born he was diagnosed with the rare genetic disorder Prader-Willi Syndrome, among other health complications including being blind due to Septo-optic dysplasia while he is also autistic, has an underactive thyroid and diabetes. 

Katie added: ‘Harvey is delighted to be involved in the NHS campaign. He got involved with the clapping and I’m so proud of him.

‘We’re hoping to find a way to raise some money for the NHS to show how grateful we are for all they are doing. 

‘I trained as a nurse, so it’s a cause very close to my heart.’

Family: Katie's ex husband Peter Andre is locked down with their kids Junior, 14, and Princess, 12

Family: Katie’s ex husband Peter Andre is locked down with their kids Junior, 14, and Princess, 12

And in an exclusive photo Harvey showed his appreciation for the hardworking NHS staff with a beautiful drawing of a rainbow.   

He wrote: ‘To the NHS and the doctors and nurses. Thank you so much for helping everyone. Love from Harvey.’     

Katie’s children with ex-husband Peter Andre, Junior, 14, and Princess, 12, are currently on lockdown with Peter, 47, his wife Emily McDonagh, 30, and their children Amelia, six, and Theo, three.

Her ex husband Kieran Hayler has their children Jett, six. and Bunny, five. 

Happy families: Katie's ex husband Kieran Hayler  is locked down with their  children Jett, six, and Bunny, five, fiancee Michelle Penticost and her son from a previous relationship

Happy families: Katie’s ex husband Kieran Hayler  is locked down with their  children Jett, six, and Bunny, five, fiancee Michelle Penticost and her son from a previous relationship