King Charles recently made his first major public appearance since sharing his cancer diagnosis and treatment. He attended the Easter service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor accompanied by Queen Camilla and other members of the royal family. The King was spotted waving to people around the Chapel and expressing his gratitude for the outpouring of support from the crowds. It was noticeable that neither his son Prince William nor his daughter-in-law Kate were in attendance, as Kate had recently revealed she had begun cancer treatment after undergoing abdominal surgery earlier in the year.
Despite his health diagnosis being made public, the King has been participating in private events. However, according to reports from the BBC, he will continue to stay away from crowds and public events as he focuses on his treatment. His appearance at the Easter service was described as a “careful step back into public life.”
The King was notably absent from the traditional Maundy Thursday service, which Queen Camilla attended in his place. The absence of Prince William and Kate was not unexpected, as they had previously mentioned they would not be attending the event. Kate’s video message coincided with their children being on school holidays, and the family is currently spending time at their country home in Norfolk. It is unlikely that Kate will return to royal duties anytime soon as she continues her treatment.
Both Prince William and Kate expressed their gratitude for the public’s support and well wishes following Kate’s announcement about her health. The royal family continues to navigate through these challenging times with grace and resilience. As the King and Kate focus on their respective treatments, the family remains united and appreciative of the support they receive from the public.