Kate Middleton, Prince William and their three children joined the royal family this Easter, returning to a long-standing tradition. The Prince and Princess of Wales attended the Easter school leavers’ service in the chapel of St. George in the grounds of Windsor Castle. They were joined by King Charles III, Queen Camilla and other members of the royal family.
Their children – Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis – walked alongside their parents as they arrived. George and Charlotte attended the Easter service for the first time in 2022, while Louis made his debut the following year.
The family were smartly dressed for the occasion and George and Louis appeared to match their outfits with their father.
Although William and Kate usually spend Easter with the royal family – a tradition William has followed since childhood – they missed the service in both 2024 and 2025. Their appearance this year marks a remarkable comeback.
They did not attend in 2024 after Kate revealed her cancer diagnosis just weeks earlier and decided to spend the holiday privately with her children. In January 2025, the Princess of Wales announced that her cancer was in remission.
Last year the family spent Easter at their home in Norfolk, more than 100 miles from Windsor, where they often stay during the school holidays. They had previously caught a glimpse of their celebrations there, including a traditional egg hunt.
William also shared during a video call in 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic, that Easter at home usually involves a lot of goodies.
“There will be a lot of chocolate to be eaten here, don’t worry!” he said.
Kate then joked to her husband: “You keep eating it!”
In recent weeks, the couple have kept to themselves and spent time with their children during the Easter school holidays.
After Christians celebrate Good Friday, Easter celebrations occur. It is the most important holiday in the Christian calendar because it celebrates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, three days after he was executed. The week before Easter is called Holy Week. The date of Easter Sunday changes every year because, in accordance with church tradition, it is celebrated on the first Sunday after the Easter full moon after the vernal equinox.
History and Significance
For Christians, Easter is believed to be the dawn of a new beginning, a time of resurrection and a celebration of life, reminding us that hope must never be lost because no matter how dark the path may seem, there is always light at the end. On this day, the community celebrates feasts, attends prayer services, decorates and distributes Easter eggs, and plays traditional Easter games.
