Royals at the Commonwealth Service

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Camilla, William, Anne, Sophie, Edward, the Gloucesters, Duke of Kent and various other royals at the Abbey today.

Nice light moment at the start when Camilla and Sophie had a little chuckle after Camilla went for a second kiss on the cheek, but Sophie went for a curtsy after the first one

It got badly overshadowed this year

King Charles calls for unity after missing Commonwealth Day event - BBC News

BBC website doesn't seem to have a print article without reference to That Photograph

At least he made a video to address the event. Yet Kate who we're told is well can't share a photo talk less of a video to thank the tax payer.

What's a 'photo talk less than a video'?

He’s the monarch. She isn’t. He’s the head of the Commonwealth. She isn’t. He’s doing his job. Which is not the same as hers.

And in fact, their job is all to support the monarch and not overshadow him, so by releasing a message which would absolutely cause another bout of frothing, she’d in fact be failing to do her job.

Catherine is on sick leave (everything postponed)

Charles isn't. He's suspended attendance at large gatherings (sensible, as infections can complicate/delay some forms of cancer treatment) but is still working - including issuing video'ed messages.

I thought he looked well, but a bit tired.

Shes clearly very unwell and I expect her appearance has altered and you know what the papers are like with women and their appearance.