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King Charles and Camilla’s Easter plans confirmed – but Princess Kate will ‘miss service along with William and kids’
Kate Middleton won't be attending the Easter service
KING Charles and Queen Camilla, along with other members of the Royal Family, will attend the Easter Mattins Service at St. George's Chapel.
It comes just a few days after it was thought the Princess of Wales won't attend the service at Windsor Castle on Easter Sunday.
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Princess Kate is bravely battling cancer having revealed she is undergoing treatment.
The royal, 42, has remained absent from any official duties following abdominal surgery in January.
Kate said in a video message last week she initially showed no signs of cancer but post-op tests showed the disease had been “present”.
Kate said the family now needs “time, space and privacy” while she completes her treatment.
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It is now believed she will not return to work at Easter, as was previously announced by the palace.
In a video message, she said: “My work has always brought me a deep sense of joy and I look forward to being back when I am able but for now I must focus on making a full recovery.
“At this time I am also thinking of all those lives affected by cancer. For everyone facing this disease in whatever form please do not lose faith or hope. You are not alone.”
It is traditional for the Royal Family to attend an Easter Service, with them attending one at Windsor last year.
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William and their kids are not expected to head to St George's Chapel on the grounds of the Berkshire castle for the Easter Day Mattins.
King Charles is also being treated for cancer.
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Officials have said the monarch is continuing with state business, including his regular weekly meetings with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and won't be handing over his constitutional role as head of state.
It is not immediately known which other members of the Royal Family will attend Sunday's service.
Although the Easter service is within the grounds of the castle, the King and Queen will be seen arriving, and are often watched by staff living at Windsor, who usually gather on a grassy bank nearby or watch from their doorsteps
The appearance will be the first major event for Charles, 75, since he was diagnosed with cancer in February.
Timeline of Kate’s health battle & recovery
JANUARY 16: Kate is admitted to the London Clinic for abdominal surgery
JAN 17: Kensington Palace announce the princess underwent surgery
JAN 18: William spends time at Kate’s bedside
JAN 23: The princess’ hospital stay passes one week
JAN 29: Kate leaves hospital
FEBRUARY 27: Prince William pulls out of service last-minute due to 'personal matter', sparking wave of unfounded conspiracy theories about Kate's health
MARCH 4: Princess pictured in the car with mum Carole on the Windsor estate
MARCH 10: Royal posts a sweet snap of her and the kids for Mother’s Day - then fans started spotting flaws, and massive agencies put out ‘kill notice’ on photo
MARCH 11: Kate admits she edited photo, and is snapped in car with William
MARCH 16: Royal fans spot the princess at farm shop near Windsor
MARCH 17: Onlookers see Kate watching her youngsters playing sport
MARCH 18: The Sun exclusively published video of Kate and Wills from two days prior
While the King and Queen will attend the service, it is expected that Buckingham Palace will make special arrangements for a much-reduced crowd.
The King has been receiving treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer since early February after he was treated for an enlarged prostate.
Since then, the monarch - who has continued with his work - has paused public-facing royal duties.
The Prince and Princess of Wales and their three children - Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, eight, and Prince Louis, five - will not attend the upcoming service.
Earlier today, Charles met with community faith leaders from across the UK at Buckingham Palace who have taken part in a Windsor Leadership Trust programme.
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How other royals have also been rocked by health battles this year
THE past few months have seen members of the royal family struck down by various health battles. Here is a rundown:
JANUARY 16: Kate is admitted to the London Clinic for abdominal surgery.
JAN 17: It is announced that the King is to have treatment for a benign enlarged prostate.
JAN 18: William spends time at Kate’s bedside.JAN 19: The King flies back from Scotland with the Queen.
JAN 21: It is announced Sarah, Duchess of York, has malignant melanoma, a skin cancer.
JAN 23: Kate’s hospital stay passes one week.
JAN 26: The King is admitted to the London Clinic for treatment.
JAN 29: The King is discharged from hospital. Kate leaves the same day.
JAN 31: Queen Camilla announces that the King is “getting on, doing his best”.
FEBRUARY 5: Buckingham Palace announces the King has cancer, but not of the prostate, and will not carry out public-facing duties.
FEB 18: The King appears in good spirits as he attends a Sunday church service in the grounds of Sandringham.
FEB 23: The King filmed crying and chuckling while opening some of the 7,000 cards from well-wishers.
FEB 27: Prince William pulls out of service last-minute due to 'personal matter', sparking wave of unfounded conspiracy theories about Kate's health.
MARCH 4: Kate Middleton pictured in the car with mum Carole on the Windsor estate.
The scheme encourages dialogue, harmony and understanding at a time of heightened international tension.
Windsor Leadership is a leadership development charity which provides transformational, experience-led programmes for senior leaders.
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