Major royal pulls out of annual Easter Sunday service as health update given

Major royal pulls out of annual Easter Sunday service as health update givenA large gathering of royals has attended the traditional Easter Sunday church service at St George's Chapel in Windsor - but one senior member was missingNewsJennifer Newton Deputy Royal Editor12:20, 05 Apr 2026Updated 12:20, 05 Apr 2026Royals arrive for Easter Sunday service St George's Chapel A large gathering of royals has attended the traditional Easter Sunday church service - but one senior member of the family had to pull out.‌The Duchess of Edinburgh had been expected to be among the members of the Firm joining the King, Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales for the annual Easter Matins service at Windsor Castle this morning. But despite both her husband Prince Edward being there with their son James, Earl of Wessex, Sophie did not join them. It is believed that she decided against attending the service as she is 'under the weather '.‌4View 4 ImagesThe Duchess of Edinburgh did not attend church today(Image: UK Press via Getty Images)4View 4 ImagesSophie's husband Prince Edward and son James, Earl of Wessex(Image: UK Press via Getty Images)‌The couple's daughter Lady Louise Windsor, who is studying at St Andrews University, was also not there, due to her concentrating on her studies.Despite Sophie missing out, the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children did attend the traditional Easter service for the first time since Kate’s cancer diagnosis. Kate and William were among the senior members of the royal family to join the King and Queen at the Easter Matins service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.William waved to the large crowd outside the castle as the pair led a procession to the service with their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.‌View 4 ImagesWilliam and Kate with their three children lead the royals to church on Easter Sunday(Image: PA)Charlotte was in a tan coat and Kate wore an off-white ensemble of ski...