The King waved to well-wishers as he attended the traditional Easter Sunday church service at Windsor Castle in a rare public appearance since he was diagnosed with cancer.

The 75-year-old monarch, who has stepped back from major public engagements while receiving treatment, was joined by the Queen and other members of the Royal Family at St George’s Chapel.

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However, the Prince and Princess of Wales were not at the service, coming just over a week after Kate released an emotional video message revealing she had started preventative chemotherapy for cancer.

Kate, 42, William, 41, and their three children – George, 10, Charlotte, eight, and five-year-old Louis – are spending the Easter holidays together as they adjust to her diagnosis, which was discovered in post-operative tests after abdominal surgery.

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The King’s attendance at church will be seen as a move to reassure the public after the shock news about his daughter-in-law.

Kate’s video message followed weeks of speculation and conspiracy theories on social media about her whereabouts because she had not been seen on official engagements since last December.

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Speculation was fuelled further when she admitted editing a family photograph posted on Mother’s Day.

The King, who was diagnosed with cancer in February, is said to be “proud” of his “beloved” daughter-in-law for her “courage” in speaking about her treatment, while Harry and Meghan have also offered words of support.

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Earlier this month, Charles said he had been reduced to tears by the messages and cards of support he had received.

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