King Charles is set to participate in the Easter Sunday service
Buckingham Palace announced Tuesday that Britain’s head of state, King Charles III, along with his wife, Queen Camilla, will attend an Easter Sunday church service. This engagement marks his most prominent appearance since disclosing a cancer diagnosis.
The royal couple will participate in the Easter Mattins Service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, continuing a longstanding tradition of the British royal family.
This announcement follows last week's revelation from Catherine, Princess of Wales, stating that she, too, is undergoing cancer treatment. Consequently, the monarchy finds itself facing an unprecedented modern crisis, with two of its most senior members battling serious illnesses simultaneously.
Catherine, aged 42, is wedded to Charles's eldest son and successor, Prince William, positioning her as a prospective queen.
In early February, just 17 months into his reign, the palace disclosed Charles's cancer diagnosis, prompting him to suspend all public appearances as he embarked on treatment. Earlier in January, he underwent surgery for a benign prostate condition, only to receive an unrelated cancer diagnosis thereafter.
The specific type of cancer remains undisclosed.
He has been actively involved in behind-the-scenes work, conducting in-person meetings, and increasingly attending official events.
On Tuesday, he was captured on camera welcoming community and faith leaders at Buckingham Palace in central London.
Photographs from last week showcased him engaging with diplomats and veterans of the Korean War in separate events at the palace.
Charles affirmed in a statement earlier this month his commitment to serving "to the best of my ability," expressing gratitude for the well-wishes regarding his health.
He commended Kate for her courage in disclosing her chemotherapy treatment through a video message last week. Kate, widely known as such, made her last public appearance on December 25 and underwent abdominal surgery in January, during which cancer was discovered.
At that time, her office at Kensington Palace stated that she was not anticipated to resume public duties until after Easter.
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