Beatrice and Eugenie won't be at royal Easter service
As of Monday, March 30, 2026, Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie will not attend the traditional Royal Easter Matins service at St. George’s Chapel this Sunday.
The decision for the sisters to skip the high-profile family walk marks a significant shift in their public presence following a turbulent start to the year for the York family.
1. The "Alternative Plans"
Royal sources confirmed yesterday afternoon that the sisters have made separate arrangements for the holiday weekend with the full "agreement and understanding" of King Charles III.
Not a "Freeze Out": Insiders were quick to stress that the princesses have not been cast out or "frozen" from the family.
Instead, the move is being framed as a mutual decision to lower the temperature around their public appearances. Future Attendance: A palace source noted that both Beatrice (37) and Eugenie (36) are expected to join the family for private celebrations and future public occasions later in the year once the current media storm subsides.
2. The Shadow of the "Epstein Files"
The primary driver behind their absence is the intense scrutiny following the January 2026 release of updated files by the US Department of Justice.
The Parents' Fall: Their parents, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson, were stripped of their royal titles in late 2025. Following Andrew's arrest and investigation in February 2026, the sisters have reportedly "gone to ground."
Tarnished by Association: While there is no suggestion of wrongdoing by either sister, several email exchanges in the new files—one suggesting their mother took them to visit Jeffrey Epstein in 2009—have caused "deep unease" within royal circles.
3. The 2026 Easter Guest List
With the York sisters absent, the focus of the traditional walk from Windsor Castle to the Chapel will shift to the senior working core of the family:
The Leaders: King Charles III and Queen Camilla will lead the procession, signaling a "business as usual" approach for the monarchy.
The Wales Family: Prince William and Princess Kate are expected to attend with Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, making their first joint public appearance since the start of the children's Easter school holidays.
The Edinburghs: The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh (Edward and Sophie) will also be in attendance, fresh off Sophie’s successful recent solo missions.
Where are they instead?
While their exact location remains private, speculation suggests the sisters may be seeking distance from the UK. Princess Eugenie spends significant time in Portugal for her husband’s business, while Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, were recently spotted in the United States, sparking (unconfirmed) rumors that they may be looking for a temporary "bolthole" abroad to escape the toxic atmosphere in London.
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