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King Charles III to attend Easter Sunday service at St. George’s Chapel

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King Charles III LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 26: King Charles III (R) greets Dame Martina Milburn (R) prior to an audience with community faith leaders from across the UK who have taken part in a Windsor Leadership Trust programme, encouraging and supporting dialogue, harmony and understanding at a time of heightened international tension, at Buckingham Palace on March 26, 2024 in London, England. The king will attend Easter services this weekend. (Photo by Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (WPA Pool/Getty Images)

By Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles III will attend the Easter Sunday service at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.

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The BBC reported that the king, 75, will be accompanied by Queen Camilla. Prince William, Princess Catherine and their children will not be at the church service.

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The king was also diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer earlier this year, and Sunday’s service will be his first major public appearance since his diagnosis, ABC News reported.

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He continues to conduct the country’s business, including meeting each week with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. On Tuesday, he met with community and faith leaders at the palace.

Along with the king and queen, only select royals will be at the service on Sunday, with it being called “Easter Lite,” The Telegraph reported.

Camilla will represent the king at the annual Royal Maundy Thursday service at Worchester Cathedral. He has recorded an audio message that will be played at the service.

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