LONDON − Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla briefly greeted onlookers after an Easter service at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor, an important fixture in the calendar of the monarch, who is supreme governor of the Church of England.
Charles and Camilla, who was wearing a pale blue hat and dress, were joined by Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and other family members at the 15th-century chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle.
Andrew’s attendance was notable after he was absent from the royals’ Christmas service amid scrutiny of his links with an alleged Chinese spy. The scandal-plagued prince was accompanied by his ex-wife Sarah, Duchess of York, and his daughters Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice.
The king’s oldest son and heir Prince William and his wife, Princess Kate, were absent. They are spending Easter with their children in Norfolk.
Camilla, who was handed a posy of flowers by a young girl, wished “Happy Easter” to members of the crowd after the Easter Matins service.
On Thursday, the king used his annual Easter message to reflect on war, human suffering and the heroism of those who risk their lives to help others.
In 2024, the Easter service was Charles’ first appearance at a public event following the announcement that he had been diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer the previous month.
Kate was also treated for an unspecified cancer last year. She said in January she was relieved in be in remission.
Contributing: Kim Willis, USA TODAY
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