King Charles praises a "hand of friendship" in a Maundy Thursday audio message

Pre-recorded message for Maundy Thursday service in Worcester Cathedral will be played as Camilla stands in for monarch. King Charles praises 'hand of friendship' in pre-recorded audio message. Camilla will stand in as monarch at Worcester Cathedral service in the UK.

Camilla pictured alone on Maundy Thursday as husband King Charles battles cancer. The Queen arrived at Worcester Cathedral for the religious service at the end of the day. Camilla has been a stoic figure since her husband Charles was diagnosed with cancer last month. She was joined by Camilla's family at the cathedral in Worcester, England.

Queen Camilla will hand out the traditional "Maundy money" on the King's behalf. She will hand it out at Worcester Cathedral, Worcester, on King Charles' behalf. The Queen will also hand out traditional Maundy Money at the cathedral on her behalf.

King Charles is not attending public events while he has treatment for cancer. He has recorded a message instead of attending Maundy Thursday service. King Charles speaks of 'great sadness' at missing service. He is not expected to attend public events until he is fully recovered from cancer.