King Charles to ‘sit apart’ from Royal Family at Easter service as precaution to protect his health
King Charles is expected to sit apart from the main congregation at an Easter service as recommended by his medical team to shield his health.
It is understood that he will be seated slightly away from others as part of arrangements considered an “acceptable” environment for the King at this stage.
The King is set to attend the Easter Matins service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor on Sunday but is not expected to attend a post-service reception or host lunch, according to The Telegraph.
A palace source said the his planned attendance is a “sign of things heading in the right direction”.
His Majesty will walk into the church with the Queen and according to his current schedule, will enter through the Galilee Porch.
Buckingham Palace has not yet confirmed which members of the Royal family will attend, but is set to be smaller than usual in order to shield the King from infection risk.
Queen Camilla is set to make history as the first consort to lead the traditional Easter ceremony as the King continues his cancer treatment.
Ahead of his public appearance, the King sent an Easter message about “care and friendship” on Thursday.
The pre-recorded audio message will be the King’s first public words since the Princess of Wales revealed her cancer diagnosis last week.
The message was broadcast in his absence at the Royal Maundy service in Worcester Cathedral.
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