This year, Queen Elizabeth II will be notably missing from the royal family’s customary Easter Sunday services.
29.03.2022 - 15:37 / ok.co.uk
Today almost 2000 special guests have gathered at Westminster Abbey to remember Prince Philip. After his funeral was restricted by Covid-19 laws in place last year – which left Her Majesty, 95, sat alone – those who were unable to attend have come together to pay their respects. The day marked the first public outing by Prince Andrew since he settled out of court with Virginia Giuffre, after being accused of sexual assault – which he has denied.
However, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were not in attendance amid security concerns.The couple released a statement earlier this year explaining they will not return to the UK without Scotland Yard security, which they have said they would happily privately fund. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. You can sign up at the top of the page.
The Queen and Prince Philip's four children, Prince Charles, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and Princess Anne were all present at the Abbey. Charles arrived with his wife, Camilla Duchess of Cornwall while Anne was with her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence. Edward was present with his wife Sophie Wessex and their two children, Louise, 18, and James, 14.
Andrew's ex-wife Sarah Ferguson was not in attendance, nor was Peter Phillips' ex-wife Autumn Kelly.The royal grandchildren were also all in attendance – minus Prince Harry. William and his wife Kate Middleton were there to support the Queen alongside their eldest children, Prince George, 8 and Princess Charlotte, 6. Anne's daughter Zara was there with her husband Mike Tindall and their eldest daughter Mia, 8.
This year, Queen Elizabeth II will be notably missing from the royal family’s customary Easter Sunday services.
Queen Elizabeth II will be notably missing from the royal family's customary Easter Sunday services. According to a royal source, the monarch will not be in attendance at church on Sunday, April 17 in honor of Easter Sunday, but other members of the royal family will be there. While it is a holiday, it will also mark a solemn occasion — the first anniversary of Prince Philip's funeral at Windsor Castle.
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A rare public outing. Prince Andrew attended a memorial service for his late father, Prince Philip, with his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
Senior royals gathered to honor the life of Prince Philip on Tuesday. Prince Charles, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Andrew and other extended family were in attendance. Prince Harry chose not to attend the thanksgiving service. He had no plans to travel to the United Kingdom during late March, a spokesperson for the royal previously confirmed to Fox News Digital.
Prince Harry has faced fresh criticism over his decision not to attend his grandfather Prince Philip’s memorial service. The prince announced his decision not to return for the memorial service, which took place on Tuesday morning, after he raised concerns about his safety during his trips to the UK.The Duke threatened legal action to acquire security for his family when they fly over from the US.
The Queen has been spotted leaving Windsor with her son Prince Andrew as they make their way to Prince Philip's memorial service.