King Charles III‘s Easter Mattins Service will look different this yr.
The monarch, who was recently diagnosed with cancer, and Queen Camilla will sit aside from the essential congregation at St. George’s Chapel on March 31 to guard his health, The Telegraph confirmed.
In years past, he and his wife were often joined by the King’s sister, Princess Anne, and husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, in addition to Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York and her daughters Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice. Nevertheless, Prince William and Kate Middleton usually are not expected to attend amid her own cancer diagnosis and treatment.
The service will probably be Charles’ first public appearance since starting cancer treatment, nonetheless, he has spoken to the general public through pre-recorded messages. Earlier this week, while his wife attended the Royal Maundy Service March 28, he sent a video message to deal with his absence.
“On this country, we’re blessed by all different services that exist for our welfare,” he said, per a recording shared by NBC News. “But over and above these organizations and their selfless staff, we want and profit greatly from those that reach the hand of friendship to us, especially in a time of need.”