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UK's Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie Not Attending Royal Family's Easter Service
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 31, 2026
2 min readLast updated: March 31, 2026
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Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie will not attend the royal family’s Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle—a decision made with royal approval, citing ongoing fallout from their father’s arrest. Their absence is voluntary and doesn’t rule out future attendance.
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Princess Beatrice and Eugenie's Absence from Easter Service
LONDON, March 31 (Reuters) - Britain's Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, the daughters of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, will not be at the royal family's Easter church service this Sunday, said a royal source.
Background on Prince Andrew's Arrest
Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of King Charles, was arrested in February by police on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Previous Easter Service Attendance
Last year, Charles was joined by Andrew, his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson and the pair's daughters, Beatrice, 37, and Eugenie, 36 at the Easter service at Windsor Castle, a traditional annual gathering for the family.
Decision Behind the Princesses' Absence
But a royal source said on Tuesday that the princesses would not be there this Easter, adding that it was their decision, not Charles's.
Future Royal Engagements
Amid speculation about the appearance of the sisters alongside senior royals in future, the source added that their absence on Sunday does not apply to future royal engagements.
Impact of Prince Andrew's Scandal on the Monarchy
Consequences of the Arrest
The arrest of Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, heralded one of the worst crises for the British monarchy in 90 years, marking the latest stage of a downfall linked to his friendship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Loss of Titles and Public Roles
Mountbatten-Windsor, who denies wrongdoing and has said he regrets his friendship with Epstein, has been stripped of all his titles, his mansion and any public involvement with the family.
(Reporting by Michael Holden, writing by Sarah Young; Editing by Michael Perry)
Key Takeaways
- •Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, with the King’s agreement, will skip the traditional Easter Matins service at St. George’s Chapel this Sunday amid fallout from their father’s arrest for misconduct in public office (itv.com).
- •Their absence stems from wider reputational concerns linked to Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor’s scandal and is understood to be their choice—not imposed by King Charles (apnews.com).
- •Despite missing this year’s Easter service, royal sources indicate the princesses remain welcome at future family engagements (itv.com).
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Frequently Asked Questions about UK's Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie not attending royal family's Easter service
1Why are Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie not attending the Easter service?
A royal source said it is the princesses' own decision not to attend the royal family's Easter service this year.
2Is their absence related to the arrest of their father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor?
The article notes their absence occurs after their father's arrest, but the royal source said it was their decision.
3Will Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie miss future royal engagements?
According to a royal source, their absence from the Easter service does not apply to future royal engagements.
4Who attended last year's royal Easter service?
Last year, King Charles, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Sarah Ferguson, Princess Beatrice, and Princess Eugenie attended the Easter service.
5What led to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's recent controversy?
He was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office, with his downfall linked to ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
