The Duchess of Edinburgh was unable to attend the Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle after falling ill, royal sources have confirmed. Sophie had been scheduled to join the Royal Family for the traditional service but withdrew at the last minute due to feeling 'under the weather'.
Her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, and their son, James, Earl of Wessex, attended without her. The couple's daughter, Lady Louise, was absent as she is in her final year studying English Literature at St Andrew's University.
The Prince and Princess of Wales led the royal gathering, accompanied by their three children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. It marked the first public appearance for the young royals this year and the first time the Wales family attended the Easter service since 2023.
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived last, travelling in the State Bentley. The King was seen affectionately touching the cheeks of young Louis and Charlotte as he entered St George's Chapel.
Other attendees included the Princess Royal and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence; Peter Phillips with his fiancée Harriet Sperling and their daughters; and Lady Sarah Chatto with her husband, Daniel.
