King Charles III Seeks Aid from Brother Edward and Sophie During Landmark Recovery Period

King Charles III asked Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie to take over at Buckingham Palace for the first time. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh filled in for the 75-year-old king while he receives cancer treatment and reduces public engagements. Prince Edward and Sophie, wearing a blue dress and beige coat, inspected troops alongside French soldiers at Buckingham Palace. The ceremony marked the 120th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale, a pre-World War One agreement against German ambitions. 

During the brief ceremony, the royal couple inspected troops with the French Ambassador, Hélène Duchêne. Though the king has reduced his attendance at such events due to his recovery, he recently delighted supporters by appearing at an Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle. Crowds eagerly gathered outside St George's Chapel in Windsor on March 31 to catch a glimpse of the King. He arrived in his maroon state Bentley limousine, looking cheerful as he smiled and waved at the crowds before entering the chapel. The king, receiving weekly treatment, shook hands with royal fans and told one that he's doing his best. 

Princess Kate Middleton and Prince William were absent as Kate undergoes cancer treatment. The king is eager to go to Australia and will also visit Birkhall next week. He and Queen Camilla will travel to New Zealand and Samoa in October as part of a Commonwealth visit, involving long flights over 20,000 miles. Buckingham Palace says nothing is ruled in or out, but sources say the king and his doctors are optimistic after his Easter Sunday appearance. An insider says the king is eager to return after his cancer diagnosis. In the meantime, the king is opening the doors to Scotland's Balmoral Castle, a historic estate frequently visited by the royal family. 

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