King Charles, Queen Camilla, and senior royals attend Easter Sunday service at Windsor, with the Prince and Princess of Wales returning after two-year absence, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk
King Charles and Queen Camilla attended the Easter Sunday service at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor, marking a traditional family gathering for the Royal Family.
The King and Queen were joined by the Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales, who returned to the service after a two-year absence. Cheers greeted the family as Prince William and Catherine led their children—Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7—into the chapel. Princess Charlotte waved to onlookers behind the barriers, adding a warm, personal touch to the royal procession.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, and daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie were absent, having made “alternative plans” for the Easter weekend. The absence of the princesses follows last year’s attendance, when they joined the service alongside other family members.
Princess Anne, accompanied by husband Sir Tim Laurence, and Prince Edward with his family, were also present, reflecting the long-standing tradition of the royal family attending the service together. The King and Queen arrived last, prompting an onlooker to shout, “God bless the King.” As they departed, they shook hands with members of the public and wished them a happy Easter. When asked about the service, the Queen described it as “good.”
The Easter Sunday service is viewed more as a family occasion than an official engagement, offering the public a rare glimpse of the royals in a personal setting. Unlike previous years, King Charles did not issue a formal Easter message.
Earlier in the week, the King and Queen attended the traditional Maundy service in Denbighshire, Wales. The ceremony, commemorating the Last Supper, honours humility and service. During the event, the King presented gifts to 77 men and 77 women recognised for outstanding Christian service and contributions to their communities.
