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King Charles made his most significant appearance since his cancer diagnosis on Easter Sunday. He was joined at the traditional church service at Windsor Castle by a select few members of the Royal Family.
The service was stripped back, with fewer Royals than normal. Notable absences included Catherine, Princess of Wales, her husband Prince William and their three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
The Easter service guestlist featured Princess Anne and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, and Edward and Sophie, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh. But there was one final Royal who really caught the public’s eye.
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The youngest royal at the service was Edward and Sophie’s 16-year-old son James, the Earl of Wessex. He is a nephew of the King and the late Queen’s youngest grandchild, Mirror reports.
He donned a smart suit as he towered over his mum Sophie, who sported a vibrant purple coat. He appeared close in height to his dad Edward.
Fans could not believe how tall the rarely-seen royal had become. One said on X, formerly known as Twitter: “Oh my God, James is so grown up.”
Another wrote: “Can we talk about the height of James, Earl of Wessex, huh?!?” Another fan said: “He is so tall now.”
James is the younger brother of Lady Louise Windsor and is 15th in line to the throne. He became the Earl of Wessex last year when his parents were made Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.
He has mainly grown up away from the public spotlight. But over the past few years, he has made several high-profile appearances including at the Commonwealth Games, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations and the King’s Coronation.
The Royal was born in December 2007 at Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey – near to his parent’s home of Bagshot Park. His full name is James Alexander Philip Theo – with the middle name Philip a nod to his late grandfather Prince Philip.
King Charles seemed cheery as he waved to a small crowd outside St George’s Chapel on Easter Sunday. He was joined by Queen Camilla who wore a green coat dress by Anna Valentine and a Philip Treacy hat.
One person shouted “Happy Easter”, to which Charles – who was donning a dark coat and blue tie. The King smiled and gestured with his arm before saying: “And to you.”
After the service, a crowd applauded as the King left St George’s Chapel to cries of ‘Happy Easter’. Camilla was presented with a posy of white and yellow flowers by a young boy.
The King also greeted members of the public and was seen accepting get well cards. One wellwisher told Charles: “We are all behind you.” Another added: “Happy Easter Your Majesty. Keep going strong.”
One member of the public told Charles on Sunday: “We’re all rooting for you, we’ve all got your back.” The King shook hands and told members of the public: “You’re very brave to stand out here in the cold.”
The King’s treatment for cancer in February. He has been carrying out low-key official duties behind palace walls since then.
