Buckingham Palace announced on Tuesday that Britain’s head of state, King Charles III, will be attending an Easter Sunday church service, marking his most significant public engagement since disclosing his cancer diagnosis. Accompanied by his wife, Queen Camilla, the royal couple will participate in the Easter Mattins Service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle, a longstanding tradition for the British royal family.
This announcement follows news from the previous week that Catherine, Princess of Wales and daughter-in-law to the king, is also undergoing cancer treatment, presenting an unprecedented challenge for the monarchy as two senior members battle serious illnesses simultaneously. Catherine, married to Charles’s eldest son and heir, Prince William, holds a significant position in the line of succession.
The 75-year-old King Charles III, who revealed his cancer diagnosis in early February just 17 months into his reign, had initially undergone surgery for a benign prostate condition in January before receiving the unrelated cancer diagnosis.
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While the specific type of cancer remains undisclosed, Charles has been steadfast in his commitment to continue serving to the best of his ability. Despite pausing public-facing engagements for treatment, he has maintained some behind-the-scenes work and attended official events.
Recent photographs show King Charles III hosting community and faith leaders at Buckingham Palace, as well as engaging with diplomats and Korean War veterans in separate events. In an earlier statement, Charles expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support for his health and praised Catherine’s courage in publicly sharing her chemotherapy journey.
Catherine, known widely as Kate, underwent abdominal surgery in January, which led to the discovery of cancer. Her office at Kensington Palace indicated that she was not expected to resume public duties until after Easter, emphasizing the challenges faced by the royal family during this period of health crises.
