Kate Middleton skipped her annual Easter service on Sunday as she continues to battle cancer.
As expected, the Princess of Wales did not attend the occasion at St. George’s Chapel, in Windsor, along with members of the royal household.
The Prince of Wales, as well as the couple’s three children, Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5, were also absent because the family of five was supposed to have a private holiday celebration at their Anmer Corridor Residence in Norfolk.
It’s unclear when Middleton will leave next amid her ongoing health issues. However, before she announced her prognosis in a video message shared earlier this month, the palace said she was “unlikely to return to public duties” until after Easter.
Her last public appearance was on Christmas 2023, when she attended morning worship with her family.
Amid a barrage of outrageous conspiracy theories about her absence from royal duties, Middleton revealed on March 22 that she is in the early stages of chemotherapy after being diagnosed with cancer.
She did not reveal the severity of the cancer or what type of cancer she had at the time.
In a solemn video, the 42-year-old woman – who underwent abdominal surgery in January – said the news “was a huge shock” for her and her family.
“William and I have been doing everything we can to handle this privately for the sake of our younger family,” she said, explaining that they wanted to tell their children the news before it became public information.
“I am doing well and getting stronger every day, focusing on the things that can help me heal, in mind, body and spirit,” she continued, adding that William has been a “great source of comfort and reassurance.” .
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While the royal couple sat out Sunday’s festivities, King Charles III – who has also been battling cancer since February – made his first main appearance since his prognosis at the church service.
The 75-year-old British monarch appeared to be in good spirits as he attended the service along with his wife, Queen Camilla, 76.
Photos showed the couple greeting followers and waving to the crowd.
Prince Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, as well as Prince Edward and his wife, Duchess Sophie, and Princess Anne were also present at Sunday’s service.