- Royal couple's Easter plans revealed
- Recent engagements before the break
- Easter service traditions altered
The Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate, are set to step back from their royal engagements to focus on family time during the Easter holidays. With their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, breaking up from Lambrook School on Friday, the family will retreat to their Norfolk residence, Anmer Hall. This break comes after a series of public appearances, including William's visit to a military base on Thursday. The Waleses traditionally take this time to enjoy a quieter life away from the public eye, often skipping the annual royal church service in Windsor in favor of a more private service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham.
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Work Ahead of Break
Before their Easter retreat, William and Kate had a packed schedule of royal duties. On Wednesday, the couple attended a significant event in Canterbury, marking the installation of Dame Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury. The Prince and Princess joined a congregation of 2,000, applauding as Dame Sarah was formally enthroned. Although they did not participate actively in the ceremony, they listened attentively to the Archbishop's first sermon, which addressed hopes for peace in the Middle East and highlighted safeguarding issues within the church.
Easter Service Traditions Altered
In recent years, the royal family has altered their Easter service traditions. Previously, they attended the traditional service in Windsor, but this has changed due to various circumstances, including the coronavirus pandemic and personal health matters. Notably, "the service was missed in 2020 and 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic, and also in 2024, due to Kate's cancer diagnosis." This year, the family will continue their new tradition of attending the service at Sandringham, maintaining their preference for privacy during this holiday period.
