King Charles greets crowds of well-wishers as he leaves Easter service at St George's Chapel. The 75-year-old was in high-spirits as he made a 'gentle' return to public life in his most significant appearance since being diagnosed with cancer.
Read more:The King's body language as he attended the Easter Sunday service at St George's Chapel Windsor this morning showed he was delighted to be back in the company of his people, claims a leading body language expert.
James explained: 'Charles looked as though he was enjoying himself enormously, back with his loyal fans and partly back at work again. She said: 'This was no swift wave and disappear, the four waves before he stepped inside suggested some reluctance to step out of the spotlight again.' That's the King we know! Charles points at a well-wisher in the crowd. Right: A lingering wave: King Charles waved four times before entering St George's Chapel for the Easter service, suggesting he wanted a little more time to engage with the crowds
The King seemed happy to press the flesh on Easter Sunday; a Maundy Thursday address earlier in the week saw the King urge people to 'extend a hand of friendship' to those in need Last year, during his first Easter Service as King, Charles led the Firm - including William, Kate and their children - on foot into the service, while this year he arrived by car to shield him from infection during his treatment - as per doctor's orders.
The 75-year-old was in high spirits this morning, smiling and waving at well-wishers as he arrived in his maroon state Bentley limousine for the service being held at St George's Chapel If the Princess Royal and her husband Timothy Laurence often look reserved during public outings, the couple appeared to enjoy a laugh and a joke as they arrived at church this morning
Sarah Ferguson, who has undergone her own cancer battles in recent months, wore a green boucle dress and decorated headband for the occasion Well-wishers were seen stood outside the chapel this morning as the awaited the King's arrival, holding balloons that read 'get well soon' as well as 'happy Easter'
Following Kate's emotional video last Friday, the King said he was 'so proud' of the princess for her courage in speaking out, and is said to be in 'the closest contact with his beloved daughter-in-law'. The Queen was wearing a green cost dress by Anna Valentine and a hat by Philip Treacey with an emerald and diamond brooch belonging to Queen Elizabeth Many of the senior-royals appeared to co-ordinate their outfits at the traditional service, with Queen Camilla, Princess Anne and Sarah Ferguson all looking elegant in green.
Two royal fans, draped in the Union Jack and Welsh flag, clutched onto life-size cut outs of the King and Princess of Wales as they awaited the monarchs arrival. Well-wishers were seen stood outside the chapel this morning as the awaited the King's arrival, holding balloons that read 'get well soon' as well as 'happy Easter'
'In the absence of Prince William, his brother Prince Harry, and their children, Andrew has precedence as eighth in line to the throne, despite the dark clouds that gather over his head as a result of his ill-judged friendship with the late, unlamented serial child abuser Jeffrey Epstein,' royal expert Michael Colet told the Sunday paper.
While the monarch stepped back from public-facing duties as he continues to undergo his treatment, he has still been carrying out low-key official duties behind the palace walls. It is not known how long Kate will be receiving treatment but it is understood she may be keen to attend events as and when she feels able to, in line with medical advice, although this will not indicate a return to full-time duties.Queen Camilla stood in for the King at the ancient Royal Maundy ceremony in Worcester earlier this week, marking the first time a consort has performed the duty on behalf of the monarch.
King Charles speaks with Chief Executive of The Prince's Trust Martina Milburn as he attends an audience in the Billiard Room at Buckingham Palace on March 26 more videos In a spectacle of tradition and pageantry, Camilla then began the Maundy ritual - usually conducted by the monarch - of handing out specially minted coins to 75 men and 75 women, the number reflecting the age of the King.
Charles' pre-recorded audio - his first public words since Kate revealed she was undergoing chemotherapy - was broadcast in his absence. He held onto his mother's hand and glanced seriously at the waiting media, while the Princess offered a brief smile and a greetingEXCLUSIVEREAD MORE: EXCLUSIVE Queen Camilla could stand in for King Charles at the 80th anniversary of D-Day at the ceremony in France as monarch battles cancer Advertisement The King told last month how he had been reduced to tears by the messages and cards of support he received from well-wishers.
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