Royals attend Windsor Easter Sunday service
Royals Attend Windsor Easter Sunday Service
King Charles and Queen Camilla participated in the annual Easter Sunday service at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor. The event featured a number of royal family members, including Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, who were accompanied by their children. Princess Charlotte, 10, waved to spectators as the trio entered the chapel, drawing applause from the crowd. The King and Queen arrived last, with a passerby shouting, “God bless the King” as they entered.
While the event maintained its traditional family format, not all royals were present. The Prince of Wales and his wife had previously missed the service for two consecutive years, opting for alternative arrangements. This year, however, they joined the proceedings. Meanwhile, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, and their daughters—Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie—were absent, having attended the event last year. Their absence this time was attributed to “alternative plans,” though the specifics remain unclear.
Maundy Service in Wales
On Thursday, the King and Queen participated in the Maundy service at Denbighshire, Wales. This ceremony honors the Last Supper and emphasizes values of humility and community service. During the event, the King distributed gifts to 77 men and 77 women, recognizing their contributions to Christian service and public welfare.
Scandal and Absence
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the Duke of York, has been absent from public duties since being stripped of his royal title and placed under investigation for alleged misconduct in public office. His family, including Sarah Ferguson, has been linked to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, with ongoing scrutiny into their connections to the US sex offender. Mountbatten-Windsor has denied any wrongdoing related to his ties with Epstein.
Meanwhile, the service this year marked a significant moment for the Church of England. Dame Sarah Mullally, the newly appointed Archbishop of Canterbury, delivered the Easter sermon, urging an end to “violence and destruction” in the Middle East. She prayed “with renewed urgency” for peace to an audience at Canterbury Cathedral, as the US-Israel conflict with Iran reached its sixth week.
“The service was good,” remarked the Queen when asked about her experience.
As the King and Queen exited the chapel, they greeted attendees and wished them a happy Easter. The event underscored the royal family’s continued involvement in traditional rituals, even as some members navigate personal and public challenges.
