King Charles attends Easter Sunday service in Windsor; no Princess Kate after cancer diagnosis
King Charles III attended the Easter Sunday service at the chapel in Windsor Castle on Sunday — his first major event since he was diagnosed with cancer in February.
LONDON — King Charles III has arrived at the Easter Sunday service at the chapel in Windsor Castle — his first major event since he was diagnosed with cancer in February.
Charles, 75, was accompanied by Queen Camilla and other members of the royal family at the Gothic-style St. George’s Chapel for the traditional annual engagement.
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive to attend the Easter Mattins Service at Windsor Castle.WPA Pool / Getty ImagesKing Charles III greets people after the Easter Service at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.Hollie Adams, WPA Pool / Getty ImagesThe king’s public appearance will provide a timely boost to the royal family, which has been beset by illness and media speculation. But the absence of Prince William and Kate, the Princess of Wales, after the revelation of her own cancer diagnosis offered a reminder that the royal ranks remain depleted.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the spiritual leader of the Anglican church, mentioned the king and Kate at the top of his Easter sermon Sunday.
Charles III and Queen Camilla greet people after the Easter Service at St. George's Chapel, Windsor CastleHollie Adams, WPA Pool / Getty Images“In each of our lives there are moments which change us forever,” Welby said. “Sometimes it’s individual. We have watched, sympathized with and felt alongside the dignity of the king and the Princess of Wales as they have talked of their cancer — and in doing so, by their lack of selfishness, by their grace and their faith, boosted so many others.”
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