Members of the British Royal Family gathered at Windsor Castle on Sunday to attend the traditional Easter service at St George's Chapel, marking one of the most significant religious occasions in the royal calendar.
The annual gathering saw senior royals make their way to the historic chapel, continuing a longstanding tradition that draws public attention each year as crowds gather to catch a glimpse of the family.
However, the occasion was notably marked by the absence of Prince Andrew, formally known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, along with his family, who did not attend the traditional event. The Duke of York's absence adds to a period of continued distance between the disgraced prince and the working members of the royal family.
Prince Andrew has faced sustained public and institutional pressure in recent years following his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and a subsequent civil sexual assault case brought against him in the United States, which was settled out of court. He was subsequently stripped of his royal patronages and military titles and has largely withdrawn from public life.
The Easter Sunday service at St George's Chapel is one of the few occasions each year when the wider royal family traditionally comes together in a public setting. The chapel, located within the grounds of Windsor Castle in Berkshire, holds deep significance for the monarchy and has been the site of numerous royal weddings and funerals in recent years.
The gathering comes as the Royal Family continues to navigate a period of significant change and public scrutiny, with King Charles III now firmly established on the throne following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022.
