King Charles to attend church but forgo Easter lunch in gradual steps towards public reappearance

The monarch is set to attend church on Easter Sunday but will not be holding a lunch afterward.

The change in schedule is aimed at allowing him to greet the public for the first time since his cancer diagnosis.

The King plans to walk to and from St.

George’s Chapel in Windsor after making modifications to the traditional Easter diary of the Royal family to safeguard his health.

This will mark his first public appearance since starting his cancer treatment nearly two months ago, signaling a gradual return to his public duties in the coming months.

To accommodate his health condition, the Royal family has decided to send a smaller group to the chapel.

The King will have a designated seat next to the Queen, separate from the rest of the congregation.

He is expected to walk to the church alongside the Queen and may wave and greet a small crowd from a distance, weather permitting.

The King will likely skip the post-service reception and won't host a family lunch, suggesting a more low-key Easter celebration this year.

The palace source views his planned attendance at the church as a positive step in the right direction, indicating a gradual resumption of his regular activities along with hosting engagements at the palace as the summer approaches.

The exact details of the King's Easter plans, like all his events, will be confirmed last minute due to various factors such as weather conditions.

Buckingham Palace hasn't disclosed which other members of the Royal family will attend, but the attendance will be smaller partly to minimize infection risk and also due to the absence of the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children.

Moreover, there are intentions within the Royal family to gather in full support for Britain's veterans on the 80th anniversary of D-Day, as the King takes steps towards his usual public duties.

Plans are underway for the King and Prince of Wales to pay tribute to the Second World War generation on the anniversary of D-Day.

As the King rebuilds his schedule towards the summer, sources indicate plans for more in-person engagements once he receives medical clearance.

Recent engagements, like hosting religious leaders at Buckingham Palace, show his gradual return to public activities.

However, his attendance at events remains contingent on his health status.

The King's diary revolves around significant events like Trooping the Colour and the D-Day commemoration in June.

The Prince of Wales also plans to honor D-Day veterans, emphasizing the importance of recognizing their service.

The King's spouse, the Duchess of Edinburgh, has taken on additional royal duties to support him during his illness.

There are high hopes for the King's participation in future events, including Trooping the Colour and other public engagements as he continues on his path to recovery.

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