Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie skip traditional royal Easter service

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie have opted for "alternative" plans this Easter Sunday, noticeably absent from the Royal Family’s traditional service at St George’s Chapel.

While King Charles and Queen Camilla led the congregation in Windsor, the York sisters chose to celebrate the holiday privately with their respective families.

This decision comes as the sisters continue to maintain a low profile following the publication of the Epstein files earlier this year.

Despite their absence from the public eye today, it is understood that Beatrice, 37, and Eugenie, 36, made these arrangements in full agreement with their uncle, King Charles.

The move is not seen as a rift; rather, the sisters remain integral members of the family, as evidenced by their attendance at the Sandringham Christmas service.

Princess Beatrice, married to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, likely spent the day at her home in the Cotswolds with their children, Sienna and Athena, and stepson Wolfie.

Meanwhile, Princess Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank, who split their time between the UK and Portugal, are believed to be enjoying a quiet day with their sons, August and Ernest.

In previous years, the sisters have been fixtures at the Windsor event, with Eugenie often sharing a supportive "human touch" through festive social media posts of her children exploring the spring blossom.

Although no official statement was issued by Buckingham Palace regarding their whereabouts, sources indicate the Princesses will continue to be seen at major family celebrations in the future.

Their current preference for privacy reflects a broader trend of the York family "lying low" while navigating their ongoing roles within the contemporary monarchy.