Cheery King Charles attends Easter service in first major appearance after cancer diagnosis

Prince William has returned to official public duties today, Thursday 18 April, for the first time since his wife, Kate Middleton, revealed her cancer diagnosis. The Prince of Wales is visiting a surplus food distribution charity – Surplus to Supper – in Surrey, where he will lend a hand in the kitchen and help load prepared meals into delivery vans. He will then travel to a youth centre in west London which benefits from the organisation’s deliveries.

Even though the Grand National Festival will take place at Aintree Racecourse on Saturday, 13 April, it is not expected that King Charles will be in attendance as he continues to focus on his recovery following his cancer diagnosis. Many members of the Royal Family - including the King, Zara Tindall, Princess Anne and the late Queen Elizabeth II - have graced the racecourse in recent decades.

major health woes plaguing the royal family at this time.In fact, the pair will mark their anniversary with an intimate “romantic dinner,” according to the monarch’s former butler Grant Harrold.“I can’t believe it’s 19 years this year. I was there that day, in the church.

While The King and The Princess of Wales are both facing worrying health battles, they will perhaps find a small amount of solace by confiding in one another about what they are both going through.The pair share a very close bond and have often expressed their respect and admiration for one another.This relationship will surely act as a pillar of strength during this difficult time – as well as the light-hearted distraction provided by Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. This special relationship between the King, his daughter-in-law and his Wales grandchildren will be hugely important at this time, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond notes.

Fans were eagerly awaiting the arrival of King Charles and Queen Camilla at St George's Chapel for the royal Easter service - but there was one member of the Royal Family that was noticeably absent. Lady Louise was nowhere to be seen at the service on Sunday as she is currently studying English Literature at the University of St Andrews in Scotland.

King Charles smiled and waved as he was supported by his doting wife Queen Camilla as they attended the annual Easter Sunday church service.This is the monarch's first major appearance as he slowly returns to royal duties after sharing the news that he had been diagnosed with cancer.The 75 year old joined the Queen and other royals for the annual Easter Mattins Service at St George's Chapel on Sunday, 31 March. As the monarch arrived one person shouted "Happy Easter", to which Charles gestured with his arm and responded: "And to you." The Royal attendees included Princess Anne and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York.They all reached the chapel a little before the King and Queen.

Zara and Mike Tindall are set to miss the Royal Family's annual Easter Sunday Matins service at St George's Chapel, Windsor on Sunday, 31 March as they will instead travel to Thoresby Hall in Nottinghamshire to compete in a three-day equestrian event.The couple, who are parents to Mia, 10, Lena, five, and Lucas, three, will not be joining King Charles as he makes his first appearance at a large-scale public event for the first time since his cancer diagnosis.The Tindall's will not be the only family missing on the day as the Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are expected to spend the day at Anmer Hall in Norfolk. It's believed Zara will compete with two horses in the Advanced competition at the Eventing Spring Carnival, which will take place from 29 March until 31 March.

King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to sit separately from the rest of the Royal Family during this year's Easter service.

King Charles will make his first appearance at a major royal event when the family comes together to celebrate Easter Sunday at St George's Chapel, Windsor. While the late Queen always traditionally held the spring celebration in Windsor, King Charles and Queen Camilla have often opted to spend the time privately at their Birkhall home near the Balmoral Estate in Scotland. Birkhall was built in 1715 and was originally owned by the Farquharson family, before being acquired by the Gordon family.

King Charles and Queen Camilla will be sitting separately from the rest of the Royal Family during the annual Easter Sunday Matins service at St George's Chapel, Windsor on Sunday, 31 March.This will be the 75 year old monarch's first public engagement since he was diagnosed with cancer, after it was reported that he is very keen to get back to work and make appearances at key royal events in the summer. While the King will be present, the Wales family will not as they are expected to spend the day at Anmer Hall in Norfolk following the announcement that the Princess of Wales is also undergoing treatment for cancer.

King Charles is set to sit apart from the rest of the Royal Family during the Easter Sunday service, according to reports.

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The Prince and Princess of Wales are said to be “enormously touched” and “extremely moved” by the public’s warmth and support following Kate’s cancer announcement. Kate, 42, revealed she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy in an emotional video message on Friday.There has been a global outpouring of support, including from the King, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, political figures and members of the public.

The Prince and Princess of Wales are said to be “enormously touched” and “extremely moved” by the public’s warmth and support following Kate’s cancer announcement.

William and Kate are said to be 'enormously touched' by support in a new statement after her cancer announcement.