PRINCE William pulled out of a church service at the last minute today due to a “personal matter” and the palace confirmed Princess Kate was “fine”.
Queen Camilla led the royal party in the chapel of St. George’s at Windsor Castle at a service of thanksgiving held in honor of the late King Constantine of Greece.
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The Prince of Wales pulled out of today’s service at the last minuteCredit: Splash News
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Queen Camilla arrives at Windsor Castle for a service of thanksgivingCredit: PA
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Penelope Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma, Zara Tindall and Mike Tindall at Windsor Castle for today’s service Credit: Getty
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They were present to the late King Constantine of GreeceCredit: Getty
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Camilla pictured leaving Windsor Castle after the service of thanksgiving Credit: Jon Bond
The Prince of Wales has informed the Greek royal family that he cannot attend the service due to a personal matter.
The late King Constantine of Greece, who died in January last year, was William’s godfather.
William was due to give the reading this morning, but instead, Prince Pavlos, son of King Constantine, did the honors.
Kensington Palace declined to give further details but said Princess Kate, who is recovering from abdominal surgery, is doing well.
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The Princess of Wales, 42, is currently recovering at home after a scheduled procedure on January 16.
Kate spent 13 days recovering in a private London clinic before heading home – and is unlikely to be seen doing any frontline duties until Easter.
But in a clear sign of her improvement, the princess joined William and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis for a half-term holiday at Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
King Charles, 75, was in Windsor this morning but left before the ceremony began as he continues to bravely battle cancer after his shock diagnosis.
He waved to the public as he was driven to Clarence House in London.
Camilla was joined in Windsor today by Her Majesty Queen Anne-Marie, former Queen Hellene and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Pavlos, along with other members of the Greek royal family.
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The Queen was seen beaming as she spoke to guests upon arrival at the historic church.
She then sat down next to Princess Anne as the memorial service began.
Prince Andrew, his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie were also spotted attending the special service.
The Queen will also attend a reception with the Greek royal family after the service.
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Prince Andrew, Mike Tindall, Sarah Ferguson and the Princess Royal were also in attendance Credit: PA
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King Charles seen waving to the public as he is driven into Clarence HouseCredit: LNP
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The Queen beamed as she chatted with other guests at WindsorCredit: Reuters
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Zara Tindall, Mike Tindall and the Princess Royal leave for St George’s Chapel Credit: PA
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Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson pictured arriving at the service Credit: AFP
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Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia attend the memorial service for the late King Constantine of GreeceCredit: Reuters
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Crown Princess Marie Chantal of Greece and Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece were also present Credit: PA
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The Princess Royal and Queen Camilla sit in the chapel Credit: Getty
The king was reportedly close to his second cousin Constantine – who was the former monarch of Greece.
His Majesty was recently diagnosed with cancer after the disease was detected during this prostate surgery.
In a statement at the time, Buckingham Palace said a “separate matter of concern was noted” after Charles spent three nights in hospital last month.
The tests carried out revealed a “form of cancer”, the palace added.
Meanwhile, Prince William and Queen Camilla have taken the lead and stepped up help with royal duties.
Today’s service was led by the Dean of Windsor, the Reverend Dr. Christopher Cocksworth, and was attended by foreign royals and other guests.
Constantine was once first cousin and sailing partner of the late Duke of Edinburgh.
TIMES OF HEALTH MISERABILITY
HERE is a date-by-date breakdown of the health concerns that have hit the royal family this year.
JANUARY 16: Kate was admitted to a London clinic for abdominal surgery.
JANUARY 17: It was announced that the king will be undergoing treatment for a benign enlarged prostate.
JANUARY 18: William spends time at Kate’s bedside.
JANUARY 19: The King returns from Scotland with the Queen.
JANUARY 21: It is announced that Sarah, Duchess of York, has malignant melanoma, a skin cancer.
JANUARY 23: Kate’s stay in the hospital passes a week. JANUARY 26: The king was admitted to a London clinic for treatment.
JANUARY 29: The king was discharged from the hospital. Kate leaves the same day.
JANUARY 31: Queen Camilla announces that the King “agrees, that he is doing his best”.
FEBRUARY 5: Buckingham Palace announces that the King has cancer, but not prostate cancer, and that he will not perform public duties.
He died at the age of 82 last January, decades after he was dethroned in a military coup.
It comes after Harry’s recent interview in which the prince revealed his hopes that Charles’ battle with cancer will heal the royal rift.
The Duke of Sussex sat down for a wide-ranging interview for the first time since Charles postponed all public duties.
Harry decided to fly thousands of miles from his home in California to be with the king – but only met his dad for 30 minutes.
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The palace today confirmed that Princess Kate is ‘doing well’ after abdominal surgeryCredit: Getty
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King Charles is also still recovering from a cancer diagnosis and did not attend the serviceCredit: PA
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