Kate Middleton, Prince William and their three children will NOT be joining King Charles and Queen Camilla for the Easter Sunday service at Windsor

A cancer diagnosis can turn anyone's world upside down, but the Princess of Wales is understood to be determined to keep to her usual private routine as part of her recovery.

Like all aspects of the announcement, this sense of normality is also a way of shielding her young family: a key reason why the Waleses have urged the Press and public to respect their privacy during this difficult period.

There will of course be some disruption. For example, it has been confirmed that the Waleses will not be attending church at Windsor on Easter Sunday.

This is a change from last year, when the Prince and Princess attended the service with all three of their children for the first time – as Louis, aged four, joined his nine-year-old brother Prince George and seven-year-old sister Princess Charlotte in St George's Chapel.

The King is hoping to accompany Queen Camilla to a service that has been dubbed 'Easter Lite', because of Charles having to minimise his contact with other people as he undergoes his own cancer treatment.

The Princess of Wales is understood to be determined to keep to her usual private routine as part of her recovery

Meanwhile, the Waleses are expected to have some quality family time. They usually spend the children's holidays at spacious Anmer Hall in Norfolk – their country home – and are known for revelling in 'outdoorsy' activities such as cycling and walking.

A candid video shared in 2021 for the couple's tenth wedding anniversary provided an unprecedented glimpse into their family life: climbing sand dunes on a Norfolk beach, toasting marshmallows in the countryside, and playing in the garden at Anmer Hall.

If she feels well enough, perhaps the Princess will try to persuade the children to indulge her love of cold-water swimming.

Speaking on Mike Tindall's podcast last year, she revealed: 'I really, genuinely love all sports. Personally, I love swimming wherever I can.

'Cold swimming – the colder, the better. I absolutely love it. Slightly to the point where William's [saying], 'You're crazy' and it's dark and it's raining.

The Waleses are expected to have some quality family time and have urged the Press and public to respect their privacy during this difficult period

The Prince and Princess attended the service with all three of their children for the first time in St George's Chapel last year

The Waleses will not be attending church at Windsor on Easter Sunday (Pictured: The princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte attending the Easter Service last year)

Recently described as 'the arty one' by Prince William, it is likely that Kate will enjoy baking with the children, who have previously been pictured making cupcakes together.

On April 17, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis will return to Lambrook School near Ascot.

William will then resume the working pattern he has maintained since the start of the year, juggling official duties with supporting his wife and family, which often includes doing the school run.

Family milestones are also on the horizon.

On April 23 Prince Louis will turn six, and, prior to Friday's announcement, it had been reported that the family would continue the annual tradition of releasing a new picture to mark the occasion.

Six days later, William and Kate will celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary.

Last year the couple posted a photo to their Instagram page. They were pictured smiling on bikes, casually dressed and with their arms wrapped around each other, as they enjoyed sunny weather in Norfolk.

Aides would not confirm if they have plans to do so this time, but it was clear from Kate's video message that William has been her rock in recent weeks.

'William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family,' she said, adding: 'Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance, too.'