Royals gather for Windsor Easter Sunday service
Windsor Easter Sunday Service Features Royal Family Gathering
On Easter Sunday, King Charles and Queen Camilla participated in a church service at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor. The event, which has become a customary family tradition, drew several senior members of the royal household. Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, were among those present, accompanied by their children. Princess Charlotte, the eldest daughter, greeted onlookers as the family entered the chapel.
Not all royal figures attended the service this year. Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, along with their father Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and stepmother Sarah Ferguson, opted for different arrangements. This follows their absence during last year’s event, which was attributed to their prior commitments. The King and Queen arrived last, with a spectator later expressing admiration by shouting,
“God bless the King.”
The Easter service is regarded as a private family occasion, distinct from official royal duties. King Charles chose not to deliver an Easter message this year, a decision that drew attention. Earlier in the week, the monarch and his wife had attended the traditional Maundy ceremony in Denbighshire, Wales, where he honored 77 men and 77 women for their contributions to community service and Christian devotion.
Meanwhile, the Jeffrey Epstein scandal continues to cast a shadow over the royal family. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who has been stripped of his royal title, remains under investigation for alleged misconduct in public office. He was recently relocated to Sandringham, Norfolk. The former prince has rejected claims of wrongdoing linked to Epstein, asserting his innocence in the matter.
As the US-Israel conflict with Iran entered its sixth week, the new Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally, delivered a sermon at Canterbury Cathedral. In her address, she urged the congregation to seek an end to “violence and destruction” in the Middle East, emphasizing the need for “renewed urgency” in fostering peace.
