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Buckingham Palace has shared a major announcement after King Charles and Queen Camilla concluded their Maundy Thursday visit.
On April 2, the palace confirmed that the monarch will not issue an Easter message, marking one of the major Christian festivals.
As reported by GB News, the announcement is not an unusual move, as it is not a message the Palace releases every year, unlike the Christmas statement.
However, last year the monarch did issue a message on Maundy Thursday, where he spoke about Jesus, who "knelt and washed the feet of many of those who would abandon Him".
"His humble action was a token of His love that knew no bounds or boundaries and is central to Christian belief," he penned.
King Charles also spoke about Judaism and Islam in his Easter message, adding, "The love He showed when He walked the Earth reflected the Jewish ethic of caring for the stranger and those in need, a deep human instinct echoed in Islam and other religious traditions, and in the hearts of all who seek the good of others."
While there will be no Easter message from the king, Charles and Queen Camilla did travel to North Wales today, April 2, to celebrate Maundy Thursday.
Thursday's visit saw the Royal couple at St Asaph Cathedral, where Charles presented Royal Maundy gifts to "approximately 77 men and 77 women", according to the Royal Family's official Instagram.
