The British royal family observed the solemn occasion of Easter Sunday at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. Members of the royal family including Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall were in attendance at the traditional service. Given the restrictions caused by the ongoing pandemic, the Easter service took on a more intimate and low-key vibe with limited attendees. Despite this, the royal family paid their respects and celebrated the religious holiday with grace and elegance, adhering to social distancing measures and setting an example for the rest of the country.
On Easter Sunday, King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla, accompanied by various other members of the British royal family, attended the first Easter Sunday service of Charles’s reign at St George’s Chapel, situated within the grounds of Windsor Castle. The royals took advantage of the bright spring weather, spending some time in the castle’s grounds before the morning service.
The King and Queen Consort arrived wearing matching royal blue outfits, with the King in a suit and the Queen Consort wearing a coat dress designed by Anna Valentine and a Philip Treacy hat. The Duke of York and the Princess Royal followed, with the Prince and Princess of Wales arriving with their three children, George, Charlotte, and Louis.
Prince Louis, attending the service for the first time, wore a suit jacket and light blue shorts. Meanwhile, Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, opted for a marine blue Catherine Walker coat and a matching pill-box hat by Lock & Co. William and Prince George wore matching navy suits, while Princess Charlotte held her father’s hand.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex arrived with their son, James, Viscount Severn. Princess Beatrice and her husband, Eduardo Mapelli Mozzi, also attended the service, along with her sister, Princess Eugenie, and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, and the Tindall family, which includes Zara and Mike Tindall and their two daughters, Mia and Lena.
The Easter Sunday service took place in St George’s Chapel, which is the final resting place of the late Queen, making it a poignant moment for the royal family. The church dates back to the 15th century and is also the burial site of Elizabeth II, who is laid to rest in the tiny King George VI Memorial Chapel alongside Prince Philip, her parents, George VI and the Queen Mother. The floor bears a new black stone slab with inscriptions of their names.
As the Supreme Governor of the Church of England, Charles has succeeded his mother, Elizabeth II, and will be crowned alongside Camilla in a religious service at Westminster Abbey in less than a month.
All in all, it was a memorable occasion for the British royals, with the bright spring weather and the occasion marking the first Easter Sunday service of Charles’s reign. The King and Queen Consort’s matching royal blue outfits, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s children joining them, and the Tindalls and princesses’ attendance contributed to the festive and celebratory atmosphere. Despite the service being a sobering reminder of the Queen’s passing, the family gathered to offer thanks for Easter and fellowship with each other.
As members of the British royal family attended Easter Sunday service at Windsor, it was a reminder of their deep commitment to both tradition and faith. The Queen, surrounded by her family, looked resplendent amidst the springtime blooms, and as she left St. George’s chapel, there was a palpable sense of hope and renewal for the days ahead. Through their public appearances and charitable work, the royals continue to represent the best of British society and serve as a source of inspiration for all those who follow their example. As we pause to reflect on this holiday season, we can take heart in the enduring traditions that bind us together, and in the belief that there is always hope for a better future.
