Royals attend Windsor Easter Sunday service
Royals attend Windsor Easter Sunday service
King Charles and Queen Camilla participated in an Easter Sunday worship service at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor, alongside other royal family members. The Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales, were present, though they had not attended the event for two years prior. Their children, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, were guided into the chapel by Prince William and Catherine. The trio’s arrival drew applause from onlookers, with Princess Charlotte briefly acknowledging the crowd from behind barriers.
The Wales family had previously skipped the service, opting for a holiday in Norfolk the year before and choosing to take a break following Catherine’s cancer diagnosis. This year, however, the absence of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Sarah Ferguson, and the princesses Beatrice and Eugenie was noted. The young royals reportedly chose different arrangements for their Easter celebrations, leaving the event to the rest of the family.
“The service was ‘good,’” the Queen shared when asked about her impressions.
Princess Anne joined the gathering, accompanied by her husband Sir Tim Laurence, while Prince Edward and his family also attended. The King and Queen arrived last, with a spectator shouting “God bless the King” as they entered. After the service, they exchanged greetings with the public, offering well-wishes for the holiday. The event, held at the chapel, is regarded as a private family tradition rather than a formal royal obligation.
On Thursday, the King and Queen took part in the Maundy service in Denbighshire, Wales. This ritual marks the Last Supper and highlights the values of humility and service. During the ceremony, the King presented gifts to 77 men and 77 women, honoring their dedication to Christian communities and charitable efforts.
Meanwhile, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has lost his royal title and is under investigation for alleged misconduct in public office. He was arrested earlier this year and now resides at Sandringham, Norfolk. The family has faced scrutiny over their ties to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, with ongoing questions about their connections to the US sex offender. Mountbatten-Windsor has denied any wrongdoing linked to his association with Epstein.
Dame Sarah Mullally, the newly appointed Archbishop of Canterbury, delivered the first Easter sermon of her tenure as leader of the Church of England. In her address, she advocated for peace in the Middle East, urging an end to “violence and destruction.” Her message emphasized a renewed call for tranquility, especially as the US-Israel conflict against Iran entered its sixth week.
