- The Waleses are expected to have some quality family time during this period
- The king hopes to attend a service called ‘Easter Lite’
A cancer diagnosis can turn anyone’s world upside down, but the Princess of Wales is determined to stick to her usual private routine as part of her recovery.
Like all aspects of the announcement, this sense of normality is also a way to protect her young family: a key reason why the Waleses have urged the press and public to respect their privacy during this difficult period.
Of course there will be some inconvenience. For example, it has been confirmed that Waleses will not attend church in Windsor on Easter Sunday.
This is a change from last year, when the Prince and Princess attended the service with all three of their children for the first time – when Louis, aged four, joined his nine-year-old brother Prince George and seven-year-old sister. Princess Charlotte in St. George’s Chapel.
The king hopes to accompany Queen Camilla to a service called ‘Easter Lite’ as Charles needs to minimize his contact with other people while he undergoes his own cancer treatment.
It is believed that the Princess of Wales is determined to stick to her usual private routine during her recovery
Meanwhile, the Waleses are expected to enjoy some quality family time. They usually spend children’s holidays at the spacious Anmer Hall in Norfolk – their country home – and are known to enjoy ‘outdoor activities’ such as cycling and walking.
A candid video shared in 2021 to mark the couple’s 10th wedding anniversary gave an unprecedented glimpse into their family life: climbing sand dunes on a Norfolk beach, roasting marshmallows in the countryside and playing in the garden at Anmer Hall.
If she feels well enough, the princess may try to persuade the children to indulge in her love of cold water swimming.
Speaking on Mike Tindall’s podcast last year, she revealed: ‘I really, really love all sports. Personally, I like to swim whenever I can.
‘Cold swimming – the colder the better. I absolutely love it. Something to the point where William (says), ‘You’re crazy’ and it’s dark and it’s raining.
The Waleses are expected to have some quality family time and have urged the press and public to respect their privacy during this difficult period
The prince and princess attended the service for the first time last year with all three of their children at St. George’s Chapel
The Waleses will not attend church in Windsor on Easter Sunday (Photo: The Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte attended last year’s Easter service)
Recently described by Prince William as ‘the artsy one’, it’s likely Kate will enjoy baking with the kids, who have previously been pictured making cupcakes together.
On April 17, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis will return to Lambrook School near Ascot.
William will then resume the working pattern he has maintained since the start of the year, combining official duties with supporting his wife and family, which often includes running for school.
Family milestones are also on the horizon.
Prince Louis will turn six on April 23, and prior to Friday’s announcement, it was reported that the family would continue the annual tradition of releasing a new photo to mark the occasion.
Six days later, William and Kate celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary.
Last year, the couple posted a photo on their Instagram page. They were pictured smiling on bikes, dressed casually and with their arms around each other as they enjoyed the sunny Norfolk weather.
Aides would not confirm whether they have plans to do so this time, but it was clear from Kate’s video message that William has been her rock in recent weeks.
“William and I have done everything we can to process and manage this privately, for the sake of our young family,” she said, adding: “Having William by my side has also been a great source of comfort and reassurance.’