Princess Catherine and Prince William Attend Easter Gathering After Two-Year Absence

Prince William and Princess Kate attended the royal family’s Easter service at Windsor with Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, returning to the annual church gathering after spending the holiday privately in recent years.

Prince William and Princess Kate joined members of the royal family for the Easter Matins Service at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle, attending the annual tradition with their three children.

The Royal Family Arrives at Windsor

King Charles and Queen Camilla attended the service and were among the first to arrive at the chapel. The Easter Matins Service is typically attended by senior members of the royal family and is considered a key event on the royal calendar.

The Prince and Princess of Wales arrived at the chapel alongside Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. The family walked together as they joined other members of the royal family for the service.

All five were dressed formally for the occasion. Prince George and Prince Louis appeared to coordinate their outfits with their father.

The children have become regular attendees at major royal events, including holiday church services.

The Children’s Role in Royal Events

Prince George and Princess Charlotte began attending the Easter service in recent years. Prince Louis later joined the tradition.

Their appearances at public events are typically limited to key occasions, including Easter and Christmas services.

The children have also attended Christmas church services with the royal family at St. Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham estate.

A Return to the Easter Tradition

The Wales family’s attendance marked a return to the Easter service after spending the holiday privately in recent years. They did not attend following Princess Kate’s cancer diagnosis, choosing to remain out of the public eye during that time.

The family later continued to celebrate Easter away from the larger royal gathering after Princess Kate shared that she was in remission.

Private Easter Celebrations

During their time away from Windsor, the Wales family spent Easter at their Norfolk country home. The property is often used by the family during school breaks and for private time away from official duties.

The family has previously shared that their Easter celebrations at home include an egg hunt.

Absences From the Gathering

Some members of the royal family did not attend the service. Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson were not present and have kept a low profile. Prince Andrew stepped back from public duties following his BBC interview about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein but has continued to attend some family events.

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie also made alternative plans for the holiday with the agreement and understanding of King Charles.

A Long-Standing Royal Event

The Easter Matins Service at St. George’s Chapel remains a regular fixture for the royal family. The service is held within the grounds of Windsor Castle and is attended by senior royals each year.

It is one of several religious services that form part of the royal family’s public calendar.

Prince William and Princess Kate attended the Easter service at Windsor with their three children, returning to the annual royal tradition after a period of private family time. The appearance included Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis as they joined other members of the royal family at St. George’s Chapel.