King Charles Attends Church Alongside Queen Camilla for the 1st Time Since Beginning Cancer Treatment

Mar. 15, 2025

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King Charleshas made his first public outing since beginning cancer treatment earlier this week.

The 75-year-old monarch appeared alongsideQueen Camillaon Sunday as they attended a church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk, and gave a wave to photographers as he made his way to church with Camilla, 76.

Wearing a smart tan jacket and grey pants, the King held a blue umbrella and smiled at onlookers as he walked alongside his wife, who wore a white jacket and black hat, and Reverend Canon Dr. Paul Williams.

King Charles King and Queen Camilla arrived for church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Norfolk Sunday.PA/PA Images via Getty

“My lifelong admiration for their tireless care and dedication is all the greater as a result of my own personal experience,” he concluded in the statement.

The King gave a wave to photographers on the visit.Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty

Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty

On Feb. 5, the palace announced that King Charles had been diagnosed with cancer. The announcement came a week after the King’sthree-day hospital stayforsurgery for an enlarged prostate. The exact natureof the cancer has not been disclosedat this time.

The palacesaid in the statementat the time: “During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer.”

King Charles' church outing comes after beginning cancer treatment Tuesday.Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty

“The King is grateful to his medical team for their swift intervention, which was made possible thanks to his recent hospital procedure. He remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible.”

King Charles’ church visit comes days after his sonPrince Harryflew into the U.K. for a brief trip to speak with him following the announcement of the monarch’s cancer diagnosis.

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After arriving in London on Tuesdayfrom Los Angeles, Harry reportedly visited King Charles and Queen Camilla at Clarence House, where they live in London, for a private meeting.

Asource later told PEOPLEof the family reunion, “That is good. Hopefully [Harry] will bring the grandchildren at some point too, as that would be lovely for all of them.”

source: people.com