- King Charles attends Easter service after cancer diagnosis
- Public support for the King amid health concerns
- Royal family reassures public after Kate’s cancer diagnosis
As the 75-year-old monarch emerged from St George’s Chapel, public members praised him and urged him to “keep going strong” despite withdrawing from significant public engagements to receive treatment.
In a rare public appearance since receiving a cancer diagnosis, the King attended the traditional Easter Sunday church service at Windsor Castle, where he engaged in conversation and shook hands with well-wishers.
The 75-year-old monarch, who has been reticent about significant public appearances to receive treatment, appeared cheerful at the event, which the Queen and other members of the Royal Family attended.
The public assembled outside welcomed King Charles with cries of “Happy Easter” and applause as he emerged from St George’s Chapel. A young boy presented Queen Camilla with white and yellow flowers.
A man advised the chief of state, “Remain resolute and never yield.”
He responded lightheartedly, “I am obligated to comply with my instructions.”
The Prince and Princess of Wales did not attend the service, which took place approximately one week after Kate disclosed her commencement of preventative chemotherapy for cancer in a vibrant video message.
An individual wished “Happy Easter” before the arrival of King Charles, attired in a dark coat and blue tie, to which he responded with an arm gesture and the words, “And to you.”
Anne Daley, 65, a native of Cardiff, Wales, exclaimed while hoisting a Welsh flag, “His expression was delightful. He appeared healthy.
“I think he was happy that we’ve all come.”
In attendance were, among others, the Princess Royal and her spouse, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, and Sarah, Duchess of York.
Robert Hardman, a royal biographer, described the service as a “significant turning point” for the royal household.
He stated, “If you compare our current situation with the King to the state of affairs shortly after his cancer diagnosis, royalists around the world will be quite upbeat about the sights we are witnessing in Windsor.”
The public will perceive the King’s church attendance as an effort to reassure them of his well-being in the wake of the distressing news concerning his daughter-in-law.
During the Easter holidays, Kate, William, age 41, and their three children—George, 10, Charlotte, 8, and Louis, 5—are adjusting to the news that Kate has been diagnosed with cancer. The diagnosis was made during post-operative testing following abdominal surgery.
Archbishop Canterbury lauded the monarch’s and duchess’s ” dignity ” during his Easter sermon at Canterbury Cathedral.
Motivating the congregation to offer their prayers, Justin Welby stated, “There are moments in every individual’s life that irrevocably alter us; at times, these moments are unique.
We have observed, sympathised with, and shared the dignity of the King and the Princess of Wales as they have discussed their illness and, by doing so, inspired countless others through their selflessness, grace, and faith.
Since Kate had not been observed at official engagements since December of last year, weeks of speculation and conspiracy theories on social media surrounded her whereabouts before releasing her video message.
She further fueled speculation by acknowledging that she edited a family photograph published on Mother’s Day.
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While Harry and Meghan have also expressed their support, the King, who was diagnosed with cancer in February, is reportedly “proud” of his “beloved” daughter-in-law for her “courage” in discussing her treatment.
Earlier this month, Charles expressed that the cards and messages of support he had received had moved him to tears.
Notwithstanding his ailment, the sovereign has been engaged in discreet official responsibilities beyond the confines of the palace. These have included hosting the high commissioners of Jamaica, Tanzania, and Singapore and attending an audience with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
The King, in an audio address that was broadcast to the congregation of Worcester Cathedral, where the Royal Maundy service was conducted in his absence on Thursday, reaffirmed his coronation vow “not to be served, but to serve” with “my whole heart” before Easter.
