King Charles and Queen Camilla lead royals at Easter Sunday service – best photos

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh’s son, James, Earl of Wessex, 17, made a rare appearance with his parents. 

They were seen arriving at the service, with Princess Eugenie, Jack Brooksbank, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Princess Beatrice following behind. 

James, who now noticeably towers above his father, Prince Edward, is believed to be studying for his A-Levels at school.

The Duke of York stepped out of the car with his ex-wife, Sarah, as he and other members of the royal family waited for the King and Queen to arrive at the service.

Prince Andrew stepped back from public duties in November 2019 following his disastrous Newsnight interview, which focused on his connections to convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. 

The Duke remained at the entrance of the Galilee Porch of St George’s Chapel in order to greet his brother, the King. 

Andrew and Sarah reside nearby at Royal Lodge in Windsor. 

According to reports last year, Charles has cut financial ties with his younger brother by removing his annual allowance and no longer paying for his private security.

The King and Queen waved to crowds as they arrived at Windsor Castle for an Easter Sunday service.

Charles and Camilla smiled at members of the public who waited for their arrival at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.

The couple matched in blue, with Camilla looking elegant in a pastel coat with lace detailing by Fiona Clare and a matching wide-brimmed hat by Philip Treacy.

Princess Eugenie looked beautiful in a white dress and a veiled hat for the service, as she and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, chatted with Lady Sarah Chatto’s husband, Daniel.

Princess Beatrice, who welcomed her second child Athena in January, looked gorgeous in a forest green Beulah London midi dress with gold button detailing. 

She teamed it with a raffia-style headband with bow detailing and matching green accessories.

Beatrice and Edoardo’s eldest daughter, Sienna, three, did not attend the service, while Edoardo’s son, Wolfie, celebrated the holiday in the US with his mother, Dara Huang. 

Sophie donned a berry-coloured coat for the occasion over a white collared ensemble. She accessorised with a pink teardrop-style hat and drop earrings. 

The mother-of-two brought back her white Reiss coat, worn to Cheltenham Festival last year, teaming it with a matching beret-style veiled hat from Emily London. 

Sophie was seen greeting Princess Anne’s husband, Sir Tim, warmly with a kiss on the cheek. 

The King and Queen beamed as they emerged from the chapel after the service.

The hour-long Easter Mattins service featured hymns Te Deum Laudamus, Abbot’s Leigh and Maccabaeus as well as readings of the First and Second Lesson.

The service concluded with The Blessing and a rousing rendition of the National Anthem.

The Queen was presented with a beautiful posy of pink and peach roses, before she and the King walked over to members of the public and briefly greeted some of them.

Camilla was animated as she and Charles spoke to the crowd who had gathered outside the chapel, with many wishing the royals “Happy Easter”. 

The Queen shook several hands and said: “How nice to see you, Happy Easter.”

When one well-wisher handed her a card, she said: “Thank you very much.”

The Queen accessorised her Easter Sunday look with pearl earrings and an Art Deco-style diamond and moonstone brooch, which she first debuted at Royal Ascot 2022. Its origins are currently unknown.

Beatrice, who wore her auburn locks in loose waves, teamed her elegant midi dress with a pair of satin Mary Jane heels.

Eugenie appeared to be wearing a knitted dress by Reiss underneath her trench coat, which she wore with nude heels and a suede clutch bag. 

The Princess waved to the crowd as she left the service.

Former royal sisters-in-law, Sarah and Sophie were spotted holding hands and chatting animatedly as they left church.

The pair were then seen with their arms around each other as they walked back to Windsor Castle for lunch after the service.