Charles III is due to attend Easter mass in Windsor this Sunday, alongside Camilla. A rare public appearance, while the king is currently being treated for cancer.
It is a highly symbolic appearance. King Charles III, who is currently being treated for cancer, and who has reduced his public engagements to a minimum, is expected this Sunday at Easter Mass in Windsor.
Even if, according to Point of View journalist Thomas Pernette, it should not be seen as “the first step in a comeback”, the event will certainly be closely scrutinized and will testify to the king’s form. Will he come on foot from Windsor Castle, which is about ten minutes from St George’s Chapel?
The king must in any case be seated away from the rest of the family, following the advice of his doctors, SkyNews said. He will also not be able to indulge in an activity that he nevertheless enjoys, during his public outings, the crowd bath.
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Kate and William absent
Other members of the royal family will attend this Easter mass, including Prince Andrew and Princess Anne, brother and sister of the king. On the other hand, William and Kate, who are currently in Norfolk with their children, will not be present.
The Princess of Wales announced on March 22 that she had cancer and was undergoing chemotherapy. She then indicated that she wanted to take time with her three young children to explain the situation to them and reassure them.
This will be the king’s only appearance this Easter weekend. On Thursday, he took part in a church service at Worcester Cathedral not in person, but via a pre-recorded video message. The Maundy Thursday religious service is one of the traditional events on the royal calendar and marks the start of the Easter weekend. It was Queen Camilla who represented it.
“Extremely frustrated”
The king announced on February 5 that he was suffering from cancer. His nephew Peter Philipps expressed the sovereign’s frustration at not being able to return to normal life and his activities as sovereign more quickly.
“I think ultimately he is extremely frustrated,” Peter Philipps said, describing a Charles III “very eager to return to some form of normality” and “probably frustrated that recovery is taking a little longer than usual.” ‘He probably wouldn’t want to.’