King Charles is to give a personal Easter message in what will be his first public statement since the Princess of Wales told the world of her cancer diagnosis.
As he also undergoes treatment for the disease, Charles will stress the importance of acts of friendship – “especially in a time of need” – in pre-recorded audio that will be broadcast in his absence at a Royal Maundy service, in Worcester Cathedral, on Thursday.
Charles is also on course to attend an Easter Sunday service at the Windsor Castle chapel with Camilla this weekend.
The positive news comes after Queen Camilla said Kate “will be thrilled” after receiving posters from well-wishers while on a visit to Shrewsbury on Wednesday afternoon.
The princess released an emotional video message last Friday revealing she has started a course of preventative chemotherapy. She later was said to be “extremely moved” by the public support following her announcement.
Kate faced mounting online conspiracy theories over her whereabouts and health after retreating from public view to recuperate following major abdominal surgery in January.
