King Charles III has made a significant public appearance since his cancer diagnosis last month, attending the Easter Mattins church service in Windsor on Sunday.
The Monarch appeared to be in good spirits as he arrived by car to St. George’s Chapel alongside his wife, Queen Camilla, for the event.
The Prince and Princess of Wales did not attend, as Catherine continues her cancer treatment.
The King’s attendance will be seen as a move to reassure the public after the shock news that the Princess of Wales also has cancer. The Easter service comes just over a week after Kate released an emotional video message disclosing that she had started a course of preventative chemotherapy.
The king has continued fulfilling his state duties, such as reviewing government papers and meeting with the prime minister. But his attendance at a traditional royal event like the Easter service is seen as a sign that he is beginning a managed return to public life. British media reported last week that Charles would slowly increase his public appearances after Easter.
Charles’ enforced absence from public life has been a setback for a man who is eager to put his stamp on the monarchy after waiting almost 74 years — longer than any previous heir — to become king.
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