Windsor Easter Sunday Service Marks Royal Family Gathering

King Charles and Queen Camilla participated in the Easter Sunday service at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor, alongside other members of the royal family. Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, led their children—Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7—into the chapel, drawing cheers from spectators. Princess Charlotte waved to the crowd as they entered, with onlookers applauding the royal procession.

Not all royal figures attended this year. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, and daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie were absent, having taken part in the event last year. The princesses have opted for different plans this Easter, following a tradition of skipping the service in recent years. Last year’s absence coincided with a family trip to Norfolk, while the year prior was due to Catherine’s recovery from a cancer diagnosis.

Princess Anne, accompanied by her husband Sir Tim Laurence, and Prince Edward, along with his family, joined the service. The King and Queen arrived last, with a spectator shouting,

“God bless the King,”

as they entered. After the service, they greeted the public, offering wishes for a joyful Easter. The Queen noted the event was “good,” though it served more as a family tradition than an official royal duty.

Maundy Service and Royal Title Status

On Thursday, the King and Queen took part in the Maundy service at Denbighshire in Wales, a ceremony honoring the Last Supper and values of humility. During the event, he presented gifts to 77 men and 77 women in recognition of their contributions to Christian service and community support.

Meanwhile, Mountbatten-Windsor has lost his royal title and is under scrutiny for alleged misconduct in public office. The family has faced ongoing scrutiny related to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, with questions about their ties to the US sex offender. Mountbatten-Windsor has denied any wrongdoing connected to Epstein.

Archbishop’s Easter Message

Sunday also marked the debut of Dame Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, who delivered an Easter sermon at Canterbury Cathedral. In her address, she urged an end to “violence and destruction” in the Middle East, praying “with renewed urgency” for peace as the US-Israel conflict with Iran entered its sixth week.