Absent King's heartfelt message

Published date29 March 2024
Publication titleHuddersfield Daily Examiner
Charles's audio address was broadcast to a congregation at Worcester Cathedral where the Royal Maundy Service was held in his absence, due to the monarch's continuing cancer treatment

It did not directly refer to the King and the Princess of Wales' treatment for undisclosed types of cancer, but highlighted those who "extend the hand of friendship" - likely to be interpreted as the nation's response to the monarchy's double health scare.

The major event in the royal calendar sees Maundy money - newly minted coins - distributed to community stalwarts by the head of state in recognition of their service, with the Queen deputising for the King in the ceremony, a first for a Queen Consort.

Charles said in his address: "The act of worship, here...

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