GKing Charles III of Great Britain. reminded people of the importance of helping each other in the coming Easter. The 75-year-old monarch sent an audio message to the traditional Royal Maundy service on Maundy Thursday. He was unable to attend due to cancer. Charles' daughter-in-law Princess Catherine is also currently undergoing treatment for a cancer diagnosis.
“I am very sad that I will not be able to be with you all today,” Charles said, according to Buckingham Palace. Jesus was an example of “how we should serve and care for others.” He also reminded them how much they as a nation need and benefit from those “who lend us a hand of friendship, especially in times of need.”
The audio message was recorded at Buckingham Palace in mid-March. One photo showed Charles sitting at a desk in a blue suit, with a microphone and blooming flowers in front of him. The recording was played at Worcester Cathedral and broadcast by UK radio stations. Due to his illness, Charles is currently not making any major public appearances.
Representing King Charles: Queen Camilla at Worcester Cathedral on Maundy Thursday
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To celebrate Easter, the monarch will hand out special coins on Maundy Thursday. According to Palee, the centuries-old tradition recalls the washing of the apostles' feet by Jesus at the Last Supper. Charles, who has been king for a year and a half, distributed the coins in York last year. His wife Queen Camilla represented him at this year's ceremony in Worcester.
Charles wants to attend the Easter service
However, the monarch wants to attend the royals' traditional Easter service. Buckingham Palace made the announcement on Tuesday. As a result, Charles and Camilla want to attend the morning service at St. George's Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle on Easter Sunday. Other members of the royal family are also invited to attend.
Crown Prince William and his wife Catherine and their children are said to be absent.
In early February, the palace announced that King Charles was suffering from cancer. It is not known what form of the disease it is, except that it is not supposed to be prostate cancer. The king has since been receiving treatment and has canceled all public appearances until further notice. But behind the scenes, he performs tasks and occasionally audiences. Catherine, also known as Kate, also revealed that she had cancer last week and is now undergoing preventative chemotherapy.