Charles Steps Back, William Steps Up in Easter Tradition

0:00On April 10th, King Charles skipped this year's Easter address, and Royal expert Richard K. thinks it's no accident. K told the Daily Mail he might be stepping back so his son, Prince William, can step up and carry the tradition forward. Charles had given the speech every year of his reign, except one, including in 2024 and 2025. Unlike the Christmas message, Easter addresses aren't an annual thing. The Lake Queen only did them during big crises, like her COVID speech in 2020. Charles stuck to Monday Thursday for his, with strong religious things, but this year he stayed silent. Royal showed up strong at St. George's Chapel in Windsor last weekend, led by Charles and Queen Camilla. The Wales family made their first appearance in two years after Catherine's cancer treatment. Fans noticed the no speech right away, sparking all kinds of talk online. Experts shut down wild rumors quick, like claims Charles secretly converted to Islam. K and Richard Eden called it nonsense, pointing to his old interest in the faith, but stressing he still supreme governor of the Church of England.

1:04They joked about misreported old messages from before he was king. William might not be ready yet anyway, since he keeps his faith pretty private. With Charles easing the path, looks like the monarchies passing the torch, smooth and steady.