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Private Outing for King Charles and Queen Camilla Following Loss of Close Friend
King Charles and Queen Camilla recently made a public appearance to pay tribute to a dear friend at a memorial service in London.
The royal couple, aged 75 and 76 respectively, attended the service held in honor of the late Sir Chips Keswick at St Paul's Church in Knightsbridge.
Among the attendees were the Queen's sister, Annabel Elliot, Camilla's former husband Andrew Parker Bowles, and former footballer Tony Adams.
Dressed in a navy blue suit and matching tie, King Charles looked regal beside Queen Camilla, who exuded elegance in a black A-line dress adorned with white embroidery on the cuffs and lapels.
Upon their arrival, the royal couple was warmly welcomed by Reverend Canon Alan Gale as they joined the gathering to commemorate the life of British merchant banker Sir Chips Keswick.
Sir Chips, who served as the Arsenal Chairman for 15 years before retiring in 2020, passed away at the age of 84 on April 17.
His widow, Lady Sarah Keswick, a longtime acquaintance of the King and Queen since the 1970s, was present at the service along with their three sons – David, Tobias, and Adam.
Notably, Charles and Camilla had attended Lady Sarah's 50th birthday celebration at the Ritz Hotel in London back in 1995, marking one of their early public appearances together.
The memorial service also saw representation from other members of the Royal Family, with the Princess Royal being represented by the Earl of Dalhousie and Princess Alexandra, Lady Ogilvie, being represented by Lady Diane Duke.
Despite some adjustments to their schedules to avoid detracting attention during the election campaign, King Charles continued with his duties, holding meetings at Buckingham Palace on the day of the service.
Looking ahead, it has been confirmed that King Charles will participate in the traditional Trooping the Colour ceremony on June 15, riding in a carriage instead of on horseback.
However, it was announced that the Princess of Wales would not be present at the Trooping the Colour rehearsal, as she is currently undergoing chemotherapy for cancer.
Expressing the need for privacy, the Princess had disclosed her health condition on March 22, requesting understanding for her family's situation.
In the absence of the Princess, General James Bucknell will take on the role of chief inspecting officer at the upcoming Colonel's Review on June 8.
This event precedes the Trooping the Colour ceremony, a longstanding tradition celebrating the Queen's birthday for over two centuries.
As preparations continue for the royal events, the question remains whether the Princess will be able to attend Trooping the Colour, a significant occasion in the royal calendar.
As the royal engagements unfold, the focus remains on honoring traditions and fulfilling duties, even amidst personal challenges.
