British Royal Family Easter 2026: Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Lady Louise Windsor, Zara Tindall, and Mike Tindall missing from Easter celebrations

There were many conspicuous absences at the British Royal Family Easter celebrations this year, but some were overshadowed by others.

Although we were expecting Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson and their daughters Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice are out of the pictureThere were a few others that escaped our attention.

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh and her daughter Lady Louise Windsor were also absent from the festivities, but not for the same reason.

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The mother and daughter are usually regulars at the many royal events throughout the year, but this time only Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh and his 18-year-old son James, Earl of Wessex could make it out of the family.

According to Hello!Sophie was also expected this year, but was “not feeling well” and decided not to participate this year.

Meanwhile, 22-year-old Lady Louise was busy with her studies at St. Andrews University, where she is studying English. She is in her final year and is expected to graduate in a few months.

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The Tindall family was also missing from the festivities. Mike, Zara and their children Mia, Lena and Lucas are usually regular guests at royal events. However, they live far away in the Cotswolds, so they may have chosen to spend the holidays closer to home.

The last time the Tindall family attended the Easter Sunday service in Windsor was in 2023.

As for those who did attend, the royals were led by King Charles III and Queen Camilla, followed by Prince and Princess of Wales with their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

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It was the first time the Wales family had appeared on Easter Sunday since Kate’s cancer diagnosis

Prince William looked dapper in a navy blue suit and light blue tie, while wife Kate turned heads in a cream self-portrait dress and matching fascinator for the special outing.

The duo appeared cheerful, smiling and waving to the crowd outside the chapel. At one point, Princess Charlotte was seen waving to the crowd.

Kate wore her hair loose over her shoulders, along with a pair of beige heels, a beige handbag and a silver cross necklace.

Kate was seen shaking hands with a church member as she left the chapel.

For the Easter service, Queen Camilla turned heads in a red coat and matching wide-brimmed hat as she presented a bouquet of flowers outside the chapel.

Other royals in attendance included Anne, Princess Royal and her husband Timothy Laurence.

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