King Charles waves as he arrives for Easter Sunday service in Windsor
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King Charles took a surprise walk outside Windsor Castle after Easter service to address well-wishers.
The service was the king's most high-profile public appearance since he was diagnosed with cancer in February.
Prince Charles then surprised onlookers by greeting the assembled public, who later said Charles “looked well” and “was in good spirits”.
A Buckingham Palace source told the Telegraph that doctors had changed their guidance for the monarch after he had a “very encouraging” response to cancer treatment.
Joe Little, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine, said the walk would be “hugely meaningful” to the monarch.
He added: “This is a very welcome mile on the road to recovery as it is the first time we have been able to meet the public in this way for several months and the first time this year we have had the opportunity to go for a walk. Stone,” he added.
The king's appearance is also seen as an effort to reassure the public following the royal family's double cancer scare, which comes just over a week after Duchess Kate revealed her diagnosis.
The Prince and Princess of Wales were not in attendance, but Prince Charles and his husband, Lieutenant General Timothy Lawrence, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Duke and Duchess of York and Sarah, Duchess of York were in attendance.
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Dr. King is moved by the public's support
Perhaps it's not all that surprising that after Sunday's Easter service, King Charles walked out to greet the nation.
We know the King is grateful for the support he has received from the public since he was diagnosed with cancer, so his first opportunity to speak to members was probably too good to pass up.
On Sunday, he not only shook hands with around 60 people waiting at Windsor Castle, but also spent three minutes in a short conversation, much to the delight of those in attendance.
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Palace insider says Dr. King has taken 'an important step' in cancer treatment
After attending Easter, King Charles took an “important step” towards returning to public life, a source said.
“Today was an important step,” a palace source said.
“As you can see, the King has responded to very encouraging treatment in recent weeks, so doctors have made some adjustments to guidance on what His Majesty can do now, such as attending Easter services and greeting well-wishers. They were kind enough to show their support. ”
The comments came weeks after the royals announced the king was undergoing treatment for cancer.
The palace announced that the king will refrain from participating in official duties while undergoing treatment. Instead, he carries out all his official duties in private.
The path forward “looks very positive,” the person said.
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Video: King Charles meets well-wishers
Earlier in the day, the king stood next to the queen and waved outside St George's Chapel in his most important public appearance since his cancer diagnosis.
Watch the video of the King speaking to his people below.
King Charles shakes hands and chats with well-wishers as he leaves Windsor Castle
King Charles III greeted the crowd as he left Windsor Castle after Easter Sunday service. Earlier in the day, the king was seen standing next to the queen and waving outside St George's Chapel in his most important public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer. He then took time to shake hands and converse with well-wishers gathered outside the castle. The king's attendance at the annual Easter service will likely be seen as an effort to reassure the public in the wake of the royal family's double cancer scare. The Princess of Wales, who announced her own diagnosis just over a week earlier, did not attend.
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“A truly special event”
Well-wishers waiting at Windsor Castle to meet King Charles during Easter services on Sunday expressed their joy at seeing him.
One woman said the 75-year-old's attendance showed he was “progressing well” since starting cancer treatment.
Another prayor, Henry Wood, said the king was in a “good mood”.
Royal fans were delighted to see King Charles at Easter service: 'He looks in great spirits'
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King Charles is responding well to cancer treatment and appeared to be in “good spirits” on Easter Sunday, with his road to recovery said to be looking “very positive”.
The 75-year-old monarch made her first public appearance since being diagnosed with non-specific cancer in January.
His attendance at the Easter service in Windsor and greeting the public afterwards was the result of a change in doctors' guidance after he had a “very encouraging” response to treatment. It is reported that.
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Sarah Ferguson attends Easter service with ex-husband Prince Andrew
Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, was one of the members of the royal family to attend the Easter Machins service at St George's Chapel in Windsor.
The 64-year-old arrived with her ex-husband, Prince Andrew, and the pair were dropped off in a car outside the church.
This happened after he attended a ceremony of thanksgiving for King Constantine II of Greece in February.
Fergie, like the Princess of Wales and King Charles, is also facing a battle with her own health, having been diagnosed with an aggressive form of skin cancer earlier this year.
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Full statement from palace sources
After the king's first public appearance, numerous media outlets, including The Sun, Mirror and Telegraph, published lengthy comments from palace officials.
The full statement is below: “Today was an important step. As you can see, the King has responded to very encouraging treatment over the past few weeks, which has led to doctors attending Easter services and greeting well-wishers. were able to make some adjustments to the instruction regarding what they can currently work on. They were kind enough to show their support.
“To be clear, His Majesty’s treatment continues and of course caution is the watchword, but as diary plans move forward for the summer and the King prepares to resume some of his official duties, We look forward to more of these carefully calibrated measures, with adjustments made as necessary.
“While nothing will be confirmed until closer to the time and plans remain fluid and subject to medical guidance, there is great hope and optimism from both physicians and patients.
“Of course, His Majesty carries out all of his official duties in private, and is often photographed at small events at the Palace, but I hope today that His Majesty is in good health and has a very positive path forward.” I hope that the fact that this is visible will give a sense of security to a wide range of people.”
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'I'm doing my best'
It was interesting to hear some of the conversations between King Charles and the people who went to greet him after the Easter Martin service at Windsor Castle today.
Seeing him walking around to greet well-wishers was a surprise and perhaps a reflection of his improving health since starting cancer treatment.
One royal fan shook his hand and said, “Your Majesty, please get well soon.''
The king replied, “I'm doing my best.''
Another said to him: “Stay strong. Never give in.”
After the service, he shook hands with about 60 people who were patiently waiting to meet the king.
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Royal couple attending Easter service
Fewer members of the royal family attended Easter services at St George's Chapel in Windsor this year.
Notable absences included the Princess of Wales, who was recently diagnosed with cancer and began preventive chemotherapy, along with her husband and children.
Those in attendance included Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, and James, Earl of Wessex.
Prince Andrew arrived with Princess Anne and her husband, Lieutenant General Tim Lawrence.
Prince Andrew's ex-wife Sarah Ferguson was also in attendance, and was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh and Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh attend Easter Sunday service
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