Led by King Charles and Queen Camilla, members of the royal family turned out in their droves on 5 April to attend the annual Easter Sunday service at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.
The Prince and Princess of Wales were all smiles as they arrived at the chapel alongside their three children – Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, seven. Joining them were Princess Anne and her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence.
The princess’ son, Peter Phillips, and his fiancée Harriet Sperling, were also in attendance, as were Peter’s daughters, Savannah and Isla Phillips, and, for her public debut, Harriet’s 13-year-old daughter, Georgina.
However, Prince Edward attended without his wife, Duchess Sophie, and daughter, Lady Louise Windsor, making the outing a father-son occasion as he attended with the 18-year-old James, Earl of Wessex.
But Sophie and Louise were not the only royals who were absent from the service. To see who skipped the occasion, keep scrolling.
© GettyDuchess Sophie
Duchess Sophie was not in attendance, despite making an appearance last Easter Sunday. HELLO! understands that the royal was expected to attend, but in the end was “under the weather”.
She was last seen publicly on 23 March, making an appearance at the Reasons For Hope Gala celebrating Dr Jane Goodall’s legacy in support of the Jane Goodall Institute UK at The Peninsula London.
© Getty ImagesLady Louise Windsor
Sophie and Edward’s 22-year-old daughter was not able to attend as she was busy with her studies. The youngster is currently studying English at the University of St Andrews. She is expected to graduate this summer.
© Getty ImagesMike and Zara Tindall
Princess Anne’s daughter, Zara Tindall, and her husband, Mike Tindall, were not in attendance. The couple, who are parents to Mia, 12, Lena, seven, and Lucas, four, live in the Cotswolds, so there is every chance they have chosen to stay close to home this year. They last attended the Easter Sunday service at Windsor in 2023, joined by their daughters.
© Getty ImagesPrincesses Beatrice and Eugenie
Princess Beatrice, 37, and Eugenie, 36, were both absent following the arrest of their father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on suspicion of misconduct in public office on 19 February.
HELLO! understands that, with the agreement and understanding of The King, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie have made alternative plans for this Easter. However, they are very much part of the family, as seen during their recent appearance at Christmas in Sandringham, and will be seen at future family celebrations.
© Samir Hussein/WireImageAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Along with his daughters and ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, the King’s brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was absent. He was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office at his home on the Sandringham estate amid his renewed links to Jeffrey Epstein.
© GettyPrince Harry and Meghan Markle
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are celebrating Easter at home in California. The last time Harry attended a royal Easter service was in 2019, while Meghan stayed at home as she was heavily pregnant with Prince Archie.
In 2018, they both missed the occasion as they were just weeks out from their wedding held at St George’s Chapel on 19 May.
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