King Charles Has Surprise Walkabout After Sitting Apart from Royal Family at Easter Service amid Treatment

Mar. 15, 2025

The scaled-down observance underscores the seriousness of the King’s health condition but also signals a positive move forward as the King is said to be “progressing well” in his treatment, a source close to the royal household says.

The royal source adds, “He is positive, the doctors are optimistic.”

King Charles greets members of the public after Easter church service at Windsor Castle on March 31, 2024.Hollie Adams - WPA Pool/Getty

Hollie Adams - WPA Pool/Getty

King Charles and Queen Camilla greet the public outside Windsor Castle on March 31, 2024.Hollie Adams - WPA Pool/Getty

King Charles greets the public at Windsor Castle on March 31, 2024.HOLLIE ADAMS/POOL/AFP via Getty

HOLLIE ADAMS/POOL/AFP via Getty

While refraining from public engagements, the monarch remains active behind the scenes, conducting small audiences at Buckingham Palace.

King Charles and Queen Camilla attend Easter church service at Windsor Castle on March 31, 2024.Hollie Adams - WPA Pool/Getty

The King’s team is said to be thinking about a summer schedule for the monarch amid “amplified confidence” in light of the treatment he is receiving, a royal source tells PEOPLE.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla attend Easter church service at Windsor Castle on March 31, 2024.Chris Jackson/Getty

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“There could be a slow increase of numbers of people they are able to meet indoors,” the source adds.

A second source shared that King Charles' team is “planning as usual.”

“One thing that has been wholly undiminished is his appetite for work,” the royal source added.

source: people.com