Charles III made his first public appearance since his cancer diagnosis, attending an Easter service
Kyiv • UNN
King Charles III made his first public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer, attending an Easter service at St. George's Chapel in Windsor, smiling and waving to well-wishers.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla of Great Britain attended Easter service on Sunday, March 31, 2024. The royal couple's appearance was eagerly awaited. This was the first public appearance of the British monarch after the announcement of his cancer diagnosis. This was reported by UNN andwith reference to ORF and CNN.
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Britain's King Charles III and his wife Camilla attended an Easter service at St. George's Chapel in Windsor today. The couple smiled and waved as they entered the church on the grounds of Windsor Castle.
When someone in the audience shouted "Happy Easter!" the King replied: "You too!".
The King's two brothers were also present. Prince Edward was with his wife Sophie. Their son James (16) was with his parents. Prince Andrew was there, as was his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson.
Anne Daly, a retired flight attendant, was one of those who waited for several hours outside the chapel for the king's arrival. She told CNN that she had made the three-hour train ride from the Welsh capital of Cardiff "to support him" and the Princess of Wales after they were diagnosed with cancer.
"He looked great. He smiled at me and laughed a little, he liked the Welsh flag," she added.
To recap
British King Charles III praised the determination and strength of Ukrainians on the second anniversary of the full-scale attack by Russia.
Pope Francis called for an end to wars, including in Ukraine, and expressed hope for a general exchange of all prisoners between Russia and Ukraine.
