King Charles has released a new image ahead of his first public comments following the Princess of Wales’ cancer news. His pre-recorded audi...
King Charles has released a new image ahead of his first public comments following the Princess of Wales’ cancer news.
His pre-recorded audio – the 75-year-old's first public words since Kate revealed she was undergoing chemotherapy – will be broadcast in his absence at the Royal Maundy service in Worcester Cathedral on Thursday.
He will say how Jesus set an “example of how we should serve and care for each other”, and how as a nation “we need and benefit greatly from those who extend the hand of friendship to us, especially in a time of need”.
Though the King words do not directly refer to his and his Kate's health, his words are though to echo the nation’s response to his and Kate’s new health challenges as they both continue treatment for cancer.
In an emotional video message last Friday, Kate revealed she has started a course of preventative chemotherapy - and later was said to be “extremely moved” by the public support in the days that followed. She had faced shocking online conspiracy theories about her whereabouts and her condition after taking a break from public duties to recuperate following major abdominal surgery in January.
The King told last month how he had been reduced to tears by the messages and cards of support he received from well-wishers. Charles, who only acceded to the throne 18 months ago, will also reassert his Coronation pledge “not to be served but to serve”. He has recorded a Bible reading and, in his brief personal message, will describe the Maundy money recipients as “wonderful examples of such kindness” in “giving so much of their lives to the service of others in their communities”.
The King has stepped back from large-scale public duties while receiving outpatient treatment for cancer, and Queen Camilla will stand in for him at the ancient Royal Maundy ceremony on Thursday. Charles was pictured sitting at his desk in Buckingham Palace’s 18th Century Room as he recorded his message in mid-March. In front of him was a vase filled with spring flowers and two microphones ready to capture his words.
He will however attend church for the Easter Sunday service with Camilla – his most significant public appearance since his diagnosis. There will be a reduced number of royals present in order to avoid the health risks associated with large crowds.
The Royal Maundy service is a major fixture on the royal calendar. Traditionally the monarch, who is the head of the Church of England, presents specially minted coins to people recognised for their community service. The ceremony commemorates Jesus’s Last Supper when he washed the feet of his disciples as an act of humility the day before Good Friday.
While the sovereign no longer washes the feet of the needy as they did in medieval times, 75 women and 75 men – signifying the King’s age – will be presented with two purses, one red and one white, filled with Maundy money. The Maundy Money ceremony began in 1662, when Charles II gave out coins.
Meghan Markle came to UK to outshine the Queen but failed (Photos)
A renowned author Barbara Taylor Bradford has claimed that Meghan Markle came to Britain to be the star of the red carpet.
A Woman Of Substance author, gave an impression in her opinion as the Duchess of Sussex came to the UK to outshine the Queen, but failed.
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Bradford, who has lived in New York for decades, claimed: 'Meghan came to the UK imagining she'd be the star of the red carpet, even though she wasn't much more than a starlet in America.'
"What she didn't realise is that we already have a shining star on the red carpet, someone who's been there for 70 years. She's called the Queen," the author told The Daily Mail.
She added: 'The Queen is magnificent, and William and Kate grow in stature day by day. She's divine — and how does she stay so slim?'
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Sharing her knowledge about the former Suits star, the author - who was handed an OBE by the Queen - claimed the Duchess of Sussex tried and failed to outshine the Queen.
Bradford, who has lived in New York for decades, went on to say: 'The Queen is magnificent, and William and Kate grow in stature day by day. She's divine — and how does she stay so slim?'
Meghan flew commercial on secret trip to Toronto
Meghan Markle came to UK to outshine the Queen but failed (Photos)
A renowned author Barbara Taylor Bradford has claimed that Meghan Markle came to Britain to be the star of the red carpet.
A Woman Of Substance author, gave an impression in her opinion as the Duchess of Sussex came to the UK to outshine the Queen, but failed.
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Bradford, who has lived in New York for decades, claimed: 'Meghan came to the UK imagining she'd be the star of the red carpet, even though she wasn't much more than a starlet in America.'
"What she didn't realise is that we already have a shining star on the red carpet, someone who's been there for 70 years. She's called the Queen," the author told The Daily Mail.
She added: 'The Queen is magnificent, and William and Kate grow in stature day by day. She's divine — and how does she stay so slim?'
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Sharing her knowledge about the former Suits star, the author - who was handed an OBE by the Queen - claimed the Duchess of Sussex tried and failed to outshine the Queen.
Bradford, who has lived in New York for decades, went on to say: 'The Queen is magnificent, and William and Kate grow in stature day by day. She's divine — and how does she stay so slim?'
Meghan flew commercial on secret trip to Toronto
Duchess Meghan made a secret trip to Toronto to visit her best friend, visionary style consultant and entrepreneur Jessica Mulroney.
Meghan, 37, who traveled without Prince Harry, flew commercial round-trip to Toronto for the three-day trip, ABC News has learned.
“Meghan spent three days holed up at Jessica Mulroney and her husband Ben’s home in Toronto,” said Omid Scobie, ABC News royal contributor. “They spent their days catching up, cooking together and, of course, playing with Jessica’s children, who love their 'Auntie Meg.'”
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Meghan and Jessica, who met while Meghan lived in Toronto while filming “Suits,” also had a chance to catch up with old friends during Meghan’s under-the-radar visit.
“There was one evening when Meghan and Jessica secretly headed out into the town to meet some of Meghan’s old, good friends,” Scobie said.
Mulroney and her family played a starring role in Meghan’s May wedding to Prince Harry on the grounds of Windsor Castle.
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Mulroney and her husband sat in the front row at the wedding, across the aisle from the royal family. Their twin sons, Brian and John, served as page boys in the wedding and their daughter, Ivy, was a bridesmaid.
Brian and John, 7, memorably held the train of Meghan’s Givenchy dress as she walked up the steps of St. George’s Chapel.
Mulroney, also a bridal consultant, assisted Meghan with planning her high-profile wedding. She has also continued to consult her best friend on style choices for high-profile royal engagements.
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Meghan wore a $595 tuxedo dress by a Canadian designer, Judith and Charles, when she and Harry attended a gala performance of “Hamilton” Wednesday in London.
The performance, which benefited Harry’s charity Sentebale, was the couple’s first public event after enjoying a few weeks out of the public eye.
Harry and Meghan visited Prince Charles’s Castle of Mey in Scotland and also enjoyed an Italian getaway at the Lake Como home of George and Amal Clooney.
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The couple is now preparing for a busy fall schedule that will include their first major royal tour. Harry and Meghan will visit Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga on behalf of Queen Elizabeth and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office.
Next spring, Meghan and Harry are scheduled to make their first tour to the United States at the request of the U.K. Foreign Office and the British government.
Meghan reportedly has no plans to visit her father, Thomas Markle, who has caused tension with her by speaking to the press.
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“There have been reports that Meghan was planning to secretly fly out to Mexico to spend time with her father but right now she has absolutely no plans to see him,” Scobie said.
Meghan Markle branded 'a woman at war with everyone' (Photos)
A TV host launched into a brutal verbal attack on Meghan Markle on live television, accusing her of being "a woman at war with everyone".
During an analysis of the Queen's speech and other Royal Family events over Christmas, TV host and writer Sophile Elsworth had many positive things to say about Kate Middleton and Her Majesty.
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But things turned sour when the Aussie unloaded fierce criticism at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Express reports.
When asked whether Harry and Meghan would be "welcome around the Christmas table" by the Queen, Ms Elsworth claimed the California-based pair "would absolutely not" be.
She went further in her analysis, noting: “The Queen in her speech didn’t mention Meghan or Harry."
The writer continued her barrage alluding to Meghan's court victory against the Mail on Sunday for publishing letters between her and her father, Thomas Markle.
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She said: “Now she has had this court case that she has won against the newspaper.
“She has won this court case, this might be a win for Meghan!"
Off the back of the case, the Aussie went on to accuse Meghan, saying “she is at war with everyone!”
Ms Elsworth suggested: “This woman falls out with everyone!
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“She falls out with her best friends, her own father, her step sister, her in-laws!
“I mean the list goes on and on!”
In a nasty jab at the Duchess of Sussex, Ms Elsworth added how she “just wishes there was a day where I don’t have to hear about Meghan Markle”.
A representative for the Sussexes has been contacted for comment.
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