Royals gather for Windsor Easter Sunday service

Royals gather for Windsor Easter Sunday serviceJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleImogen JamesPA MediaIt is the first time Catherine, Princess of Wales, has attended the service for several yearsKing Charles and Queen Camilla are attending an Easter Sunday church service in St. George's Chapel, Windsor.They have been joined by other members of the Royal Family, including the Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales, who has not been at the traditional event for the past two years due to her cancer treatment. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, and daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are absent, after attending last year.It is understood the princesses have made "alternative plans" for Easter.PA MediaPrincess Anne arrived with her brother Prince Edward, joining up with Prince William and Princess Catherine and their childrenPA MediaPrincess Anne and her husband Sir Tim Laurence also joined the family in Windsor Cheers were heard from onlookers as Prince William and Princess Catherine led their children into the chapel. As they walked, Princess Charlotte waved to the crowds of people behind barriers watching on. Princess Anne joined, accompanied by husband Sir Tim Laurence, as well as Prince Edward and his family.The King and Queen arrived last and one onlooker was heard shouting "God bless the King". The service is seen as a traditional family event as opposed to an official engagement. The King did not issue an Easter message this year. On Thursday, the King and Queen attended the traditional Maundy service at Denbighshire in Wales.That event commemorates the Last Supper and the importance of humility and service to others. The King presented gifts to 77 men and 77 women from the UK in recognition of outstanding Christian service and for helping people in their communities.PA MediaPrincess Charlotte and Prince Louis were in good spirits ahead of the serviceMountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his roya...