With the British royal family in
a representation crisis
due to illness, King Charles III decided to attend Easter Sunday with Queen Camilla at Windsor Chapel, where he mostly lives during his cancer treatment.
“King Charles III and Queen Camilla will attend this weekend's Easter Sunday service at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle,” Buckingham Palace confirmed on Tuesday.
Royal courtiers also revealed in the morning that the couple would be "accompanied by other members of the royal family."
Although no more names were given.
Charles's engagement on Easter Sunday will be seen as an attempt by the king to reassure the public, following the shocking news of his cancer - of which no details were released - and of Kate, the next queen.
King Charles' reappearance at Easter appears to be a sign that his treatment is progressing.
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Concern in the Royal House
The presence of the king at the religious service is an example of how concerned the House of Windsor is about "being seen to be believed", the slogan of Queen Elizabeth II. Both he and Kate, the next queen, are
ill and in full treatment.
Kate announced it to the country, in an emotional video, and withdrew until the end of her treatment from public life.
She left with her children to her country house in Norfolk, to spend the three weeks of school holidays with them and help them digest the announcement of her illness.
They are accompanied by a governess, a valet and maids, people that the Welsh have incorporated since the princess herself announced that she has cancer, amid growing rumors and speculation in the kingdom.
The king is still receiving cancer treatment.
But he has been carrying out discreet official duties behind the palace walls, including having lunch alone with Kate after she was diagnosed with her illness at Windsor Palace.
Prince William, heir to the throne, will take care of his family.
He will resume his duties after Easter, when
the royal family has been completely reduced
.
Kate Middleton, future queen of Great Britain, announced Friday that she has cancer, but did not give details.
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Recovery
The decision for Carlos to attend the religious service will be considered “significant.”
It suggests that the king's doctors are happy for him to be at an event, despite his cancer treatment.
There will not be too many people in the chapel because cancer treatment reduces the sovereign's immunity and he cannot be with a crowd.
Last year the king and Camilla attended the service with Prince Andrew, his brother, who no longer works in the royal family due to his problems in the Epstein Case, along with Anne, Princess
Royal
.
It is unknown how long Kate will receive preventive chemotherapy treatment
, which is presumably with pills or injections.
She may be willing to attend events when she feels able to do so, in accordance with medical advice.
This will not indicate a return to her full-time duties.
Although the Easter service takes place within the castle grounds, the king and queen will be seen arriving.
They are often watched by staff living in Windsor, who usually gather on a nearby grass bench or watch attentively from their doors.
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