The surprise purchase which transformed King Charles' life forever

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.

celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary, touched down at Aberdeen Airport Wednesday, from which they were whisked away to Birkhall, their Highland retreat located on the Balmoral Estate.While it’s unclear exactly how long the couple will enjoy some much-needed downtime, the pair — who flew from RAF Northolt in north-west London — are likely to spend some quality time given the chaotic start to the year the family has had.As Charles continues to receive cancer treatment, Camilla has been frequently stepping in for her husband to attend various royal engagements over the last few months.After landing in Scotland, the pair were driven for about an hour to their estate, where they’ll be spending some “private time” according to palace insiders.Charles’s love for the plush estate, which is nestled on the banks of the River Muick, is well-known, as he often visits whenever time allows.“It is such a special place, particularly because it was made by my grandmother. It is a childhood garden, and all I’ve done, really, is enhance it a bit,” the King told Country Life of the estate’s gardens. What’s more, the residence holds a special place in both of their hearts as it’s where they spent their honeymoon after tying the knot in 2005.Since then, they’ve made it their tradition to spend their anniversary at the estate each year.The pair, who tied the knot on April 9, 2005, celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary on Tuesday.They marked the occasion with a private celebration that included an intimate “romantic dinner,” according to the monarch’s former butler Grant Harrold.Charles, who is in the thick of his cancer treatment following his diagnosis in February, has been forced to hit the brakes on much of his royal agenda since

Bridgerton, old British nostalgia is everywhere. You can immediately picture what I’m talking about: Empire line dresses and dashing dukes simply in desperate want of an anachronistically disagreeable wife and some scene with one of those silly dances where eight people prance around in a rectangle.But the actual, real past less swoon-worthy.

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.

King Charles has made a big change to his daily routine at the request of Queen Camilla as he focuses on his recovery. The King was seen at the annual Easter Sunday church service, with Queen Camilla by his side, leading the rest of the Royal Family.This was his first major public appearance in weeks, as he is currently receiving regular treatment for cancer and has been advised to limit his "public-facing duties" for now.

King Charles was all smiles as he waved to onlookers when he and Queen Camilla arrived at Easter service this morning.

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.

King Charles will join Queen Camilla and other members of the Royal Family at the Easter Sunday Matins Service at St George's Chapel, Windsor on March 31. The appearance will be the King's first major engagement since news of his cancer diagnosis was revealed.This decision, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond tells OK!, is a stroke of genius for more reasons than one.The expert explained: "I think this is a really positive sign that the King is standing up to the cancer treatment well and that his doctors must be satisfied with his progress, and I think it probably lends weight to the suggestions that he is impatient to get things back to normal." Jennie continued: "He’s the Supreme Governor of the Church of England, our Head of State and the head if his family - and he wants to be seen carrying out those roles.

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.

Sarah, Duchess of York, has revealed what she considers to be one of the greatest accomplishments of King Charles, her former brother-in-law.The 64 year old hailed the King's vision for his Adventure Play at Windsor Great Park as "the greatest thing ever" following a visit with her young granddaughter.The playground opened last summer and Sarah was one of the first visitors to the park along with her granddaughter Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi.The incredible garden is one of many featured in the new Secrets of the Royal Gardens, OK! Collector's Edition.The two-and-a-half-year old is the daughter of Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.The couple are also parents to Christopher Woolf - affectionally known as 'Wolfie' - from Edo's previous relationship with architect Dara Huang. Read More Related Articles Kate Middleton’s go-to fashion brand Boden is having a big sale – here's what we're shopping Speaking about the 1.2 acre park, which was created using sustainably sourced wood from the extensive Windsor Estate, she said: “I had some pictures made up into a card and wrote to the King and I said, ‘Your vision was the greatest success ever and it was Sienna’s favourite thing ever'." Princess Beatrice and Edoardo reportedly chose to name their daughter Sienna in honour of Beatrice's mother by choosing with a first name starting with the letter S.

The beloved home of the late Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, Clarence House is one of the smaller regal residences and something of a hidden gem. Nestled in the heart of London on The Mall, it is an oasis of calm amid the busy streets of Westminster, with secluded gardens in the shadow of neighbouring St James’s Palace.The house, built in 1825-27, was designed by architect John Nash for Prince William Henry, the Duke of Clarence – later King William IV.

in the midst of her own battle with cancer. As two senior members of the Firm undergo treatment for their respective diagnoses, the royal family has been forced to undergo a major reshuffle.“Behind closed doors, it’s all a bit of a muddle,” Grant Harrold, who worked for Charles for seven years when he was the Prince of Wales, exclusively told The Post.

King Charles’ is frustrated by the slow recovery of his disease. In a new interview, Peter Phillips, the late Queen Elizabeth’s eldest grandchild, has discussed Charles’ condition and his experience over the past months. King Charles has become one of Kate Middleton’s greatest sources of supportThe Princess of Wales reveals she is undergoing preventative chemotherapyPhillips sat down for an interview with Sky News Australia, sharing that while the King is in good spirits, the recovery has been challenging.

Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles III and Queen Camilla will be accompanied by other members of the Royal Family at the Easter service at St George's Chapel in Windsor on Easter Sunday (Sunday, 31 March). It will be the King’s most significant appearance since he was diagnosed with cancer in February this year.

Prince George has been passed down a precious gift from his grandfather and it's kept in King Charles' beloved grounds of Highgrove House.The home, which the Monarch bought in 1980, was a haven for Charles’ sons William and Harry in their younger years and now it proves to be the same for his grandchildren. In 1988, Charles built a magical treehouse for William and Harry to play in, which has now been passed down to Prince Georgie after it was refurbished in 2015.

For centuries, gardens have held a special place in the hearts of our Royal Family, offering sanctuary, inspiration and places to entertain. In Tudor times they were seen as status symbols and were dramatically decorative before becoming, in the Victorian era, less formal spaces used for rest and relaxation.

When King Charles bought Highgrove House in 1980, it marked the beginning of a life-long passion project that not only tapped into his love of nature, but also provided him with a rural retreat away from the formality of London life. Although he was already passionate about nature, Highgrove was where Charles’ love of gardening truly blossomed.