Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie will not attend the traditional Royal Family Easter service this year, it has been confirmed. The two daughters of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson are understood to have made "alternative plans" rather than joining the wider family for the occasion at Windsor.
The Easter Sunday service at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle is one of the most prominent events in the royal calendar, typically drawing senior members of the family together for a public display of unity. The annual gathering is among a handful of occasions throughout the year where royals are seen together in a collective setting.
The absence of Beatrice and Eugenie marks a notable departure from the customary family gathering. While the two princesses have participated in royal events in the past, they have increasingly carved out more independent lives compared to working members of the Royal Family.
Neither Beatrice nor Eugenie are working royals, meaning they do not carry out official duties on behalf of the Crown on a regular basis. Both princesses have pursued careers and personal lives outside of the formal royal structure, with Beatrice married to property developer Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Eugenie wed to Jack Brooksbank.
The Easter service is expected to go ahead as usual with other members of the Royal Family in attendance. King Charles III and other senior royals are anticipated to be present for the traditional celebration, which regularly attracts public attention and media coverage outside the historic chapel.
No specific reason has been given for the princesses' decision to make alternative arrangements this year. A spokesperson has not elaborated further on the nature of those plans.
