King back in leading role at Roval Easter service

CHARLES and Camilla will lead the Royal Family at the Easter Sunday church service - the King's first major event since his cancer diagnosis.

- Emily Ferguson

Yesterday's confirmation Buckingham Palace signals that Charles's doctors believe he is now well enough to be around more people.

A source close to the 75-year old King, who was diagnosed at the beginning of February, said treatment "is going well" and "both doctors and patient remain positive".

Duties

The Prince and Princess of Wales and their three children will not be attending the service at Windsor Castle's St George's Chapel as Kate, 42, continues her cancer treatment.

The family will instead spend the Easter holidays together.

Prince William, 41, will return to royal duties when the children return for the new school term on April 17. Kate is taking an indefinite leave of absence while she focuses on her recovery.