The royal fanfare gathered at Windsor Castle to celebrate Easter. However, Princess Kate and Prince William decided to ditch the gathering for a more personal celebration. Instead of attending the Easter Matins Service at St. George’s Chapel with King Charles and Queen Camilla, the Wales royals skipped town. So, how did they celebrate the festival?
Princess Kate: The Wales Royals Ditch Easter at Windsor
Princess Kate and her husband travelled 100 miles away to their country home in Norfolk. Why? The couple wanted to enjoy some alone time this Easter with their little trio, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Moreover, they were joined by Kate’s parents, Carole and Michael Middleton.
According to Hello! magazine, the Wales family attended an 11 a.m. service at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham. It’s the same place where Kate and her family usually gather for Christmas. Paul Williams, the local vicar, gifted everyone hot cross buns as they exited the back entrance of the church.
Meanwhile, this isn’t the first time the Prince and Princess of Wales have ditched royal tradition for some family time. Back in 2016, William, Kate, and their kids skipped the Windsor crowd on Christmas Eve. Instead, they had a more down-to-earth celebration in Bucklebury.
George and Charlotte were spotted munching on candy canes as they exited church. As for Louis, he attended his first royal service only in 2022. Furthermore, Prince William has always been very close to his in-laws. .
William is Close to His In-Laws!
Paparazzi caught him drinking with Carole Middleton in April 2024 at a local pub. It was during the period when Kate was undergoing chemotherapy following her cancer diagnosis. She announced in January that her cancer is in remission. In the meantime, the Middletons always step up for Kate when the going gets tough.
The couple, who live close to Windsor, frequently host George, Charlotte, and Louis for sleepovers. “Her [Kate] parents are an enduring factor in the upbringing of their grandchildren,” a palace source told PEOPLE. Back in Windsor, King Charles and Queen Camilla led the traditional Easter procession with the whole family.
Princess Anne and her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, and Prince Edward with Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, showed up. Princess Margaret’s children, the Earl of Snowdon and Lady Sarah Chatto, were also present.
Then, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, along with their husbands, were in attendance. Keep coming back to Soap Opera Daily to stay in the loop for more Princess Kate news. What are your thoughts on Kate and William’s Easter celebration away from the palace?
