Prince William and Princess Kate will not attend the traditional Easter service at Windsor Castle this year, choosing instead to spend the holiday privately with their children—Prince George,
Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—at their Norfolk country home, Anmer Hall.
A royal source told The Mirror that the couple plans to "enjoy some extended time as a family over Easter" before the children return to school. King Charles is said to have supported their decision.
This marks the second consecutive year the Prince and Princess of Wales have opted out of the Easter service. Last year’s absence came shortly after Kate’s cancer diagnosis. She is now in remission and has spoken of the healing role nature played in her recovery, calling it her family's "sanctuary."
Meanwhile, King Charles III and Queen Camilla will remain at Windsor for the Easter celebrations. Likely attendees include Princess Anne and Sir Tim Laurence, as well as Prince Edward and his wife Sophie. It’s unclear if Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson will be present, although they attended last year.
In a related development, flight restrictions have been placed over Sandringham estate following a security concern during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit in early March. The temporary restrictions, imposed by the Civil Aviation Authority, prevent aircraft from flying below 2,000 feet for safety reasons.
The King hosted President Zelensky at Sandringham on March 2 following a defence summit in London. Reports suggest drones were spotted in the area that weekend, leading to heightened security. Photo by Mike W. from Vancouver, Canada, Wikimedia commons.