Prince William and Kate lead royals at Windsor Castle Easter service but queen does not attend
- Queen Elizabeth, who turns 96 on Thursday, is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee this year, marking 70 years on the throne
- The queen has cut back on public duties on her doctors’ orders since spending a night in hospital in October. She also had a bout of Covid-19 in February
Senior British royals including Prince William and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, have attended an Easter Sunday church service at Windsor Castle.
Queen Elizabeth, who has been experiencing mobility problems, did not attend the service at St George’s Chapel on the castle grounds, a fixture in the royals’ calendar.
The duke and duchess were accompanied by two of their three children, Prince George, eight, and six-year-old Princess Charlotte.
The queen’s youngest son, Prince Edward, with his wife Sophie and their children, and Princess Eugenie, the daughter of Prince Andrew, also attended the service.
The queen, who turns 96 on Thursday, is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee this year, marking 70 years on the throne.
Elizabeth has cut back on public duties on her doctors’ orders since spending a night in hospital in October, and also had a bout of Covid-19 in February. She attended a memorial service last month for her late husband Prince Philip, and has continued to meet virtually with diplomats and politicians.