NEW DELHI: Britain’s King Charles III attended an Easter service at Windsor Castle alongside the queen and other members of the royal family on Sunday, marking his most significant public appearance since his cancer diagnosis last month.
The 75-year-old monarch offered a cheery wave as he walked into St. George’s Chapel for a service expected to last about an hour.
The monarch’s presence aims to reassure the public following his recent step back from public duties due to undergoing cancer treatment, following an announcement by Buckingham Palace in early February.
The service will be smaller than usual as the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, is also undergoing cancer treatment and has paused her public duties.
Prince William, Kate, and their children won’t attend the service.
The announcement of Kate’s cancer diagnosis came on March 22, after weeks of speculation regarding her health and whereabouts following major abdominal surgery in February.
The Easter service takes place in a chapel on the Windsor Castle grounds that allows the news media to witness the arrival of King Charles and Queen Camilla.
(With inputs from agencies)