The Easter Sunday service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle was attended by King Charles and Queen Camilla. This traditional Easter Matins service took place in the 15th Century chapel located in Windsor, Berkshire. Along with the Duke of York, most other members of the Royal Family were present at the service, marking the absence of the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children, who opted for a weekend holiday in Norfolk. After the service, the King and Queen were greeted with “Happy Easter” wishes from the crowd, with the Queen even receiving a bouquet from a young girl.
Prince Andrew, accompanied by his ex-wife Sarah, Duchess of York, arrived in a car with Princess Anne and her husband Sir Tim Laurence. Princess Anne engaged in a conversation with the Dean of Windsor, the Right Rev Christopher Cocksworth, while Prince Andrew swiftly entered the chapel for the service. Sisters Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice were in the company of their husbands, while the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh arrived alongside their son, James. It was noted by onlookers that 17-year-old James is now taller than his father, Prince Edward.
In a recent engagement, the King and Queen participated in the traditional Maundy Thursday service at Durham Cathedral. The King’s Easter message emphasized the importance of unity amongst different faiths and commended those providing aid during conflicts and disasters. The Easter sermon, normally given by the Archbishop of Canterbury, was instead delivered by the Archbishop of York at York Minster, who called for peace in regions of conflict around the world, including Israel, Gaza, Ukraine, Myanmar, Sudan, and DR Congo. The Archbishop of York emphasized the dangers of promoting hatred, greed, and division in a troubled world.
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigned in November due to mounting pressure over his handling of the John Smyth abuse scandal. His successor has yet to be appointed, while the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has also faced calls for resignation over his involvement in the case. In a separate event, Archbishop of Westminster Vincent Nichols prayed for those affected by ongoing conflicts globally during his Easter Vigil homily. Cardinal Nichols specifically prayed for peace and protection for those at risk of extreme turmoil, emphasizing the need to avoid such catastrophic situations
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