King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived at the annual Easter Service being held at Windsor as the monarch.
This is the moment King Charles is wished a 'Happy Easter' by royal fans before cheerily telling them 'and to you' as he arrived alongside Queen Camilla for Easter Service at Windsor.
Despite the boost to public morale, however, the Royal Family's Easter service looks markedly different to previous years. King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived for Easter Service at Windsor as the monarch makes a 'gentle' return to public life In the absence of Prince William, the Royal Family were instead led into the chapel by Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah, the Duchess of York.
Two royal fans, draped in the Union Jack and Welsh flag, clutched onto life-size cut outs of the King and Princess of Wales as they awaited the monarchs arrival. King Charles III during the recording of the The King's audio message which was played at the Royal Maundy Service at Worcester Cathedral on Thursday
Charles and Camilla will not attend a reception or host a private family lunch as per their doctors' orders, the Sunday Express reported last night.Aides have reportedly said that His Majesty's attendance at any event is 'to be hoped for and planned for rather than assumed', as he continues to focus on his health.
William is due to return to public duties after his children return to school following the Easter break. It is not known how long Kate will be receiving treatment but it is understood she may be keen to attend events as and when she feels able to, in line with medical advice, although this will not indicate a return to full-time duties.
While her arrival was dampened by the shouts of Republic protestors, who had gathered outside the cathedral and loudly chanted 'Down with the Crown', the rest of the ceremony proceeded as planned. In Charles's speech, there was no mention of family health matters - his own cancer diagnosis and treatment, as well as that of his daughter-in-law, the Princess of Wales.
While the King did not directly refer to his and his daughter-in-law's health, his words will be interpreted as reflecting on the nation's response to his and Kate's challenges as they continue treatment for cancer. He has recorded a Bible reading and, in his brief personal message, will describe the Maundy money recipients as 'wonderful examples of such kindness' in 'giving so much of their lives to the service of others in their communities'.It was recorded as an audio instead of on video as Worcester Cathedral does not have the capacity to play a television message.
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