Royals attend Windsor Easter Sunday service
Windsor Easter Sunday Service Attended by Royal Family
King Charles and Queen Camilla participated in an Easter Sunday worship service at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor. The event drew other royal figures, including Prince William and Catherine, who have not participated in the customary gathering for the past two years. Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, along with their father Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, were absent after attending last year’s service. The princesses reportedly opted for different Easter arrangements this time.
Children’s Participation and Public Reaction
As Prince William and Catherine escorted their children—Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7—into the chapel, cheers were heard from the crowd. Princess Charlotte waved to the spectators gathered behind barriers, while the King and Queen arrived last, prompting a passerby to shout, “God bless the King.”
Upon exiting the chapel, the King and Queen greeted members of the public, wishing them a joyous Easter. When asked about the service, the Queen described it as “good,” though it was noted as a private family event rather than an official royal duty. The King did not deliver an Easter message this year.
Maundy Service and Community Recognition
On Thursday, the royal couple took part in the annual Maundy ceremony at Denbighshire, Wales. This tradition honors the Last Supper and emphasizes humility in service. The King presented gifts to 77 men and 77 women from the UK, acknowledging their dedication to community support and Christian service.
Scandal and Absence of Mountbatten-Windsor
The Duke of York, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has been under investigation following his arrest on charges of misconduct in public office. He has since relocated to Sandringham, Norfolk, where the family has been embroiled in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Despite ongoing questions about ties to the US sex offender, the former prince has denied any wrongdoing.
Meanwhile, Dame Sarah Mullally, the new Archbishop of Canterbury, delivered her first Easter sermon as leader of the Church of England. She urged an end to “violence and destruction” in the Middle East, praying “with renewed urgency” for peace to a congregation at Canterbury Cathedral as the US-Israel conflict with Iran entered its sixth week.
