The King, who is currently undergoing cancer treatment, shared a photo of himself recording a heartfelt message for the occasion from his London residence.
His speech will be broadcast in his absence at a Royal Maundy service in Worcester Cathedral on Thursday, where the Queen will represent him. This marks his first public address since his daughter-in-law, Princess Kate, disclosed she is undergoing chemotherapy. In his message, the monarch will emphasize the significance of kindness, highlighting Jesus’s example of serving and caring for others.
The King will underscore the importance of extending friendship, particularly during times of need. A photo captured earlier this month shows Charles in high spirits as he records the message from Buckingham Palace’s 18th Century Room. Spring flowers adorn his desk, with two microphones poised to capture his words.
The Royal Maundy service commemorates Jesus’s Last Supper, where he humbly washed the feet of his disciples the day before Good Friday. This year, Camilla will present 75 women and 75 men with two purses each, one red and one white, filled with Maundy money, symbolizing the King’s age.
Despite scaling back on large-scale public duties while undergoing treatment for undisclosed cancer, discovered after a procedure for an enlarged prostate in January, the King issued another heartfelt statement following the Princess of Wales’ diagnosis last Friday.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson expressed His Majesty’s pride in Catherine’s courage for speaking out about her condition.
