Cancer-stricken King Charles beamed this morning as Queen Camilla waved friendly to people as they drove to Sunday service at Crathie Kirk.
The couple had arrived at the late Queen’s beloved Balmoral estate in Aberdeenshire on Thursday for some relaxation and to celebrate their 19th wedding anniversary.
The king’s arrival in Scotland was his first visit to the country since announcing his cancer diagnosis in February, sending shockwaves around the world.
Charles has largely stepped back from his public duties since his illness was announced, but has continued to read his daily red boxes and have his weekly audience with the Prime Minister.
The King has been out to give the British public, still reeling from the Princess of Wales’ cancer diagnosis last month, a much-needed boost.
Cancer-stricken King Charles beamed this morning as Queen Camilla waved friendly to people as they drove to Sunday service at Crathie Kirk
Cancer-stricken King Charles beamed this morning as Queen Camilla waved friendly to people as they drove to Sunday service at Crathie Kirk
He appeared alongside other senior royals at the Easter Sunday service at Sandringham, where he shook hands and chatted with royal fans who lined the nearby road.
After arriving at Aberdeen Airport from RAF Northolt in North West London on Thursday evening, Charles and Camilla traveled to Birkenhall.
Birkenhall was home to the late Queen Mother on the Balmoral estate and later came into the possession of the King.
It is located 11 kilometers from the castle and is where the King and Queen spent their honeymoon after tying the knot on April 11, 2005.
The monarch, like his daughter-in-law Kate, has not revealed which form of cancer he is battling.
It is unclear whether he has completed his care or is recovering between treatments while visiting the Scottish highlands.
Charles was previously advised by doctors to avoid large-scale public events and visits to protect his health during a crucial stage of his treatment.
Despite this, he has remained in the public eye and it is clear that he will ‘ramp up’ his schedule in the coming weeks.
An insider previously told the Mail: ‘The idea of a locked-up monarch would not work these days and will only lead to damaging speculation about His Majesty’s health.’
A source added last month: ‘While it is too early to confirm things – and it is of course relatively early in His Majesty’s treatment cycle – the patient is positive, the doctors are optimistic and the treatments are incredibly advanced.’