Key royals opt out of traditional gathering, leaving questions around this year’s subdued celebration
Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson are reportedly set to miss the Royal Family's Easter Sunday service at Windsor, choosing instead to remain at Royal Lodge for the holiday.
The Duke and Duchess of York, who continue to live together despite their divorce in 1996, were also absent from last year’s Christmas festivities. Amid renewed controversy surrounding Andrew’s alleged connections to a Chinese spy, sources say the pair have mutually agreed to stay out of the public eye to avoid overshadowing the occasion.
Adding to the subdued tone of this year’s celebration, the Prince and Princess of Wales are also expected to forgo the annual Easter service. The couple, along with their children, will reportedly spend the weekend privately at their Norfolk residence.
With multiple senior royals stepping back, this Easter marks an unusually low-profile event for the Royal Family, prompting speculation and concern among royal watchers.
