King Charles and Princess Catherine Return to Windsor for Easter Service Amid Regional Conflict and Family Absence

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By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 5, 2026, 1:50 PM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from BBC News

A High-Profile Royal Reunion at Windsor

King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor on Sunday to lead the Royal Family in the traditional Easter Matins service. The King, appearing in high spirits, smiled and waved to onlookers who gathered behind security barriers, with one well-wisher heard shouting "God bless the King." This year’s service was particularly significant as it marked the return of the Prince and Princess of Wales to the traditional event. The family had missed the previous two years, first due to Princess Catherine’s cancer diagnosis and subsequently for a private family holiday in Norfolk.

The Wales Family Leads the Procession

Prince William and Princess Catherine led their three children—Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7—into the chapel to cheers from the assembled public. Princess Charlotte was seen waving to the crowds as the family made their way into the service, which is considered a private family gathering rather than an official state engagement. The appearance of the children in good spirits was a focal point for onlookers, representing a return to normalcy for the Wales family after a period of significant health challenges and private recovery.

Notable Absences and Ongoing Legal Scandals

While Princess Anne, Sir Tim Laurence, and Prince Edward attended the service, several prominent family members were missing. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, and their daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, did not attend. Mountbatten-Windsor, who has been stripped of his royal titles, remains under investigation following an arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office and has reportedly relocated to Sandringham. The family continues to face scrutiny regarding historical links to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, allegations which Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently denied.