In a photograph, taken at the time of the recording in February, the King is seen sitting in the White Drawing Room at Windsor Castle. His eyes appear a little bloodshot.
The King has pledged to continue to serve 'to the best of my ability' in his first video message since his cancer diagnosis. The message has been recorded to mark Commonwealth Day and will be played at the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey later.
Instead the Queen will step in for him this year, with the Prince of Wales also attending. Read more:Picture agencies pull Kate photo amid 'manipulation' concernsMan arrested after Buckingham Palace gate crash'Lifelong demons' from sexual abuse, Princess Diana's brother says They will be accompanied by the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and the Duke of Kent.
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