Beatrice and Eugenie won’t be at royal Easter service

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have opted for different arrangements this Easter, skipping the Royal Family’s traditional church service on Easter Sunday at Windsor Castle. King Charles and Queen Camilla will participate in the Easter Matins service, with the Prince and Princess of Wales also anticipated to join, after missing it the previous year.

The Easter gathering at St George’s Chapel is a recurring royal tradition, where family members often face photographers upon arrival. While the princesses are not attending this year, their absence appears to be with the King’s approval. Last Easter, the Mountbatten-Windsor, Ferguson, and their daughters were all present for the event, which is regarded as a familial occasion rather than a formal duty.

Mountbatten-Windsor has since been detained on suspicion of misconduct in public office and relocated to Sandringham, Norfolk. He no longer resides with his ex-wife, who also vacated their former home at Royal Lodge in Windsor. The family has been at the center of the Epstein scandal, with ongoing inquiries into their connections to the US sex offender.

“Congressman Suhas Subramanyam last week asked Ferguson to testify about her ties to Jeffrey Epstein,” the article noted, highlighting the scrutiny surrounding the case.

Mountbatten-Windsor has refuted any wrongdoing related to his links with Epstein. Earlier this month, Princess Eugenie resigned as patron of the Anti-Slavery International charity, a position she held for seven years. The royal family remains active in public events, though their schedules have shifted due to recent circumstances.

Those outside the UK can sign up for the Royal Watch newsletter to receive the latest updates and analyses on royal affairs weekly. The sisters’ absence from the service suggests a temporary adjustment, with possibilities of their involvement in future gatherings and celebrations.