Britain’s royal family gathered on Sunday for a traditional Easter service at Windsor, presenting a united front in their first collective appearance since the February arrest of Prince Andrew. Notably, Andrew and his immediate family were absent from the occasion.
Under clear spring skies, King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived at St George’s Chapel- Windsor Castle, joined by a smaller group of senior royals. Observers described the turnout as more limited than in previous years, though the mood appeared warm and composed, reports AFP/BSS from London.
Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, attended alongside their three children, greeting well wishers as they entered the chapel. Catherine’s presence marked her return to the Easter Matins service after a three-year absence; she had missed last year’s gathering while undergoing cancer treatment.
Also attending were Prince Edward and his son, as well as Princess Anne and her husband, reflecting a core representation of the royal family.
The absence of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson followed renewed scrutiny linked to documents concerning the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew was arrested earlier this year after details emerged in newly released materials. Ferguson has also reportedly lost her Duchess of York title.
Their daughters, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, did not attend the service, having made separate arrangements. However, sources indicated they are expected to participate in upcoming family events.
The sisters had appeared publicly at a Christmas church service last year without their parents.
Meanwhile, British media reports, including tabloid The Sun, said Prince Edward recently visited Andrew at the Sandringham estate, marking the first known visit by a senior royal in several weeks. King Charles, now 77, is expected to travel to the United States later this month for his first state visit as monarch.
