
King Charles will attend Easter Sunday service at Windsor
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Britain’s King Charles III will lead members of the royal family at the Easter Sunday church service this weekend, marking his most significant appearance since his cancer diagnosis last month.
Britain’s King Charles III will lead members of the royal family at the Easter Sunday church service this weekend, marking his most significant appearance since his cancer diagnosis last month. Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, will be joined by several other Windsors for the Easter Mattins Service at St. George’s Chapel within the grounds of Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace confirmed earlier this week. The event is a firm fixture in the royal calendar and is usually attended by many family members who are often seen walking to church together on Easter Sunday. The 75-year-old monarch has been following medical advice and stepped back from public-facing duties while he undergoes treatment. As such, the number of family members gathering for the traditional service is expected to be smaller than normal to minimize the risks associated with larger crowds. Regardless, his attendance will be seen by many royal watchers as a reassuring signal of his health. The King has taken a “business as usual” approach to his work behind the scenes as head of state as he continues his cancer battle. He has also maintained a diary of private audiences. This week he greeted the new ambassadors of Moldova and Burundi at Buckingham Palace on Thursday, met with secretary-general of the Climate Vulnerable Forum on Wednesday, and community and faith leaders from around the UK the day before.