Royals attend Windsor Easter Sunday service
Royals attend Windsor Easter Sunday service
King Charles and Queen Camilla joined the royal family for the Easter Sunday service at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor. The event featured Prince William and Catherine, who brought their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, into the chapel. Onlookers cheered as the couple walked with their offspring, with Princess Charlotte raising her hand to wave at the gathered crowd.
Prince William and Catherine’s absence last year was due to a family holiday in Norfolk, while the previous year’s service was skipped following Catherine’s cancer diagnosis. This year, the prince’s ex-wife Sarah Ferguson and daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are not present, having opted for different Easter arrangements. The King and Queen arrived last, drawing applause from a spectator who shouted, “God bless the King.”
As the royal pair exited the chapel, they greeted the public, offering well-wishes for the holiday. When asked about the service, the Queen described it as “good.” Unlike official engagements, the event is considered a family tradition. Notably, the King did not deliver an Easter message this year.
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