Buckingham Palace shares new pictures from Royal family's Easter gathering

 

Buckingham Palace drops photos from Royal family’s Easter service at Windsor

As of Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, Buckingham Palace has released a series of heartwarming new photographs from the Royal Family’s traditional gathering at Windsor Castle. The images capture a significant moment of unity for the family, marking the first time in three years that the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children have attended the service together.

The sun shone over St. George’s Chapel this morning as King Charles III and Queen Camilla led senior members of the Royal Family for the annual Easter Matins service.   The appearance was met with cheers from hundreds of well-wishers who gathered outside the castle gates to catch a glimpse of the family during what has been a year of both personal recovery and institutional transition.

The Return of the Wales Family

The most talked-about moment of the morning was the arrival of Prince William and Princess Kate alongside their three children. This appearance marks their first joint Easter service since 2023, following the Princess's successful recovery and return to public life.

  • A Growing Generation: Royal fans were quick to note how much the children have grown.   Prince George (12), now nearly as tall as his father, looked poised in a dark suit, while Princess Charlotte (10) charmed the crowds in a tan button-down coat that complemented her mother’s off-white ensemble.

  • A Gracious Greeting: Seven-year-old Prince Louis provided one of the day’s most shared photos; as the family arrived at the chapel, the King was captured affectionately patting his youngest grandson on the cheek before they entered the service.


Style and Symbolism

The fashion of the day reflected a blend of spring optimism and royal tradition:

  • The Princess of Wales: Opted for a sophisticated off-white skirt and peplum jacket featuring intricate embroidery, paired with a matching leafy-style hat.

  • Queen Camilla: Chose a bold deep-red wool dress and coat by Fiona Clare. Notably, she wore a diamond brooch that belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth II, a subtle tribute to the previous Monarch.

  • Coordinated Tones: Princess Charlotte and her mother wore similar neutral shades, a visual representation of the "united front" the family is projecting this season.


A "Quiet" Absence

While the gathering was large, the absence of Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie was noted by observers. As previously reported, the sisters made the choice to spend the holiday privately this year to avoid the intense media scrutiny currently surrounding their parents.

Palace sources emphasized that the decision was mutual and that the sisters remain a valued part of the family, with plans to join larger celebrations, such as the King's Birthday Parade, later this summer.

Looking Forward

Following the service, the family returned to the private apartments of Windsor Castle for a traditional roast lamb lunch. For the King, the day served as a successful "curtain-raiser" for his busy spring schedule, which includes the highly anticipated State Visit to the United States later this month.

As the King and Queen departed the chapel to shouts of "God Save the King," the 2026 Easter gathering was widely viewed as a successful demonstration of resilience and a "new chapter" for the modernized monarchy.

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