The British royal family showed a united front during their annual Easter celebration. Keep reading to see how King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Princess Kate, and more spent the holiday.
Who Was at the Royal Family’s Easter Celebration?
King Charles, 77, and Queen Camilla, 78, stepped out for the traditional Easter walk to St. George’s Chapel on April 5 alongside Prince William, 43, Kate Middleton, 44, and their three children, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7. Princess Anne, 75, also attended with her husband Sir Timothy Laurence, 71, along with Prince Edward, 62, and his son James, Earl of Wessex, 18.
WINDSOR, ENGLAND – APRIL 05: (L-R) Princess Charlotte of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince George of Wales, Prince Louis of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales and James, Earl of Wessex attend the 2026 Easter Matins Service at St George’s Chapel on April 05, 2026 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Ben Montgomery/Getty Images)Ben Montgomery/Getty Images
(Ben Montgomery/Getty Images)What Does the Royal Family Do on Easter Weekend?
Easter is a weekend-long celebration for the royal family. Charles and Camilla attended the Royal Maundy Service on Thursday, April 2. The pair gifted “Maundy Money,” a tradition dating back to 600 A.D., to 154 recipients at St. Asaph Cathedral in North Wales. The 77 men and 77 women who received the white and red purses, a symbol commemorating the Last Supper, were selected in recognition of their Christian service to their local communities.
The family reportedly spends Good Friday privately at Windsor. Former royal chef, Darren McGrady, told The Mirror the royals typically dine on hot cross buns for breakfast and a fish dinner.
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Charles did not make a public address for Easter, but he and many of his family members attended the Easter Matins church service at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on April 5.
The King and Queen also sent warm wishes to the public, writing via Instagram, “🐣✝️ Wishing a joyous Easter Sunday to Christians celebrating in the UK, the Commonwealth and around the world today.”
Why Weren’t Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Sarah Ferguson, Princess Beatrice, or Princess Eugenie at Easter?
The former Prince Andrew and ex-wife Sarah Ferguson were excluded from the holiday amid their ongoing scandal, with both having ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew, 66, stepped back from his public duties in 2019 at the order of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. However, he continued to be included in family events, even attending the royals’ 2025 Easter celebration.
King Charles formally stripped his brother’s royal titles of Prince and Duke of York in October 2025 and evicted him from his residence at Royal Lodge. Andrew was arrested on his 66th birthday in February 2026 on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrest was related to communications he had with Epstein and allegations that he shared confidential trade information while serving as the UK’s Special Representative for International Trade and Investment from 2001 to 2011. He was released after 11 hours under investigation, meaning no charges have been filed yet, BBC reported.
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As for Andrew and Sarah’s daughter, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, and their own families, it was revealed before the holiday that they had alternative plans. Although the sisters attended the church service at St. George’s last year, they opted to sit this year out, reportedly after an agreement and understanding with their uncle, King Charles. Beatrice and Eugenie are expected to join future family celebrations.
What Did Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Do on Easter?
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and their children, son Prince Archie, 6, and daughter Princess Lilibet, 4, did not attend any Easter festivities in the U.K. Instead, the family enjoyed a ski trip for the holiday.
Meghan, 44, posted a video of Harry, 41, and Archie skiing down a mountain via Instagram on April 3 with the caption, “My boys. Quick learner, Archie! So proud.”
This story was originally published by Parade on Apr 5, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.