King Charles is expected to sit apart from the main congregation at an Easter service as recommended by his medical team to shield his health.
It is understood that he will be seated slightly away from others as part of arrangements considered an “acceptable” environment for the King at this stage.
The King is set to attend the Easter Matins service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor on Sunday but is not expected to be present for a post-service reception or host lunch, according to The Telegraph.
A palace source said the his planned attendance is a “sign of things heading in the right direction”.
King Charles is expected to sit apart from the main congregation at an Easter Matins service on Sunday as recommended by his medical team to shield his healthGettyHis Majesty will walk into the church with the Queen and according to his current schedule, will enter through the Galilee Porch.
Buckingham Palace has not yet confirmed which members of the Royal family will attend, but is set to be smaller than usual in order to shield the King from infection risk.
Queen Camilla is set to make history as the first consort to lead the traditional Easter ceremony as the King continues his cancer treatment.
Ahead of his public appearance, the King sent an Easter message about "care and friendship" on Thursday.
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The pre-recorded audio message will be the King’s first public words since the Princess of Wales revealed her cancer diagnosis last week.
The message was broadcast in his absence at the Royal Maundy service in Worcester Cathedral.
The King commented on how Jesus was an “example of how we should serve and care for each other” and as a nation “we need and benefit greatly from those who extend the hand of friendship to us, especially in a time of need.”
Although the King does not directly mention his daughter-in-law, it sends a poignant message surrounding her recent health announcement.
His Majesty will walk into the church with the Queen and according to his current schedule, will enter through the Galilee Porch
PACharles was pictured sitting at his desk in Buckingham Palace’s 18th century Room as he recorded his message.
The King has stepped back from public-facing duties as he receives cancer treatment but continues to hold private meetings.
Charles met with community and faith leaders from across the UK who had taken part in a Windsor Leadership Trust programme on Tuesday.