Royal Easter Through the Years! See Queen Elizabeth, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and More

Mar. 15, 2025

Kate Middleton, Prince George, Prince William and Princess Charlotte on Easter 2022.Photo: Andrew Matthews-WPA Pool/Getty

Just like Christmas, Easter provides a chance for the British royal family to get together and attend mass — and the holiday gives royal watchers a look at how the group changes over the years.FromPrince WilliamandPrince Harrygrowing up before our eyes and the next generation joining the festivities to the springtime fashion choices and even changes of reign, Easter is a highlight on the royal calendar each year. Look back at some of the most memorable photos from the same event spanning decades.

Just like Christmas, Easter provides a chance for the British royal family to get together and attend mass — and the holiday gives royal watchers a look at how the group changes over the years.

FromPrince WilliamandPrince Harrygrowing up before our eyes and the next generation joining the festivities to the springtime fashion choices and even changes of reign, Easter is a highlight on the royal calendar each year. Look back at some of the most memorable photos from the same event spanning decades.

01of 28Princess Diana, Prince William and Peter Phillips in 1987Tim Graham Photo Library via GettyPrincess Diana coordinated light blue outfits with sonPrince Williamas they stepped out for Easter church services in 1987. The little royal even held hands with big cousin Peter Phillips!

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Princess Diana, Prince William and Peter Phillips in 1987

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Princess Diana coordinated light blue outfits with sonPrince Williamas they stepped out for Easter church services in 1987. The little royal even held hands with big cousin Peter Phillips!

02of 28Prince William in 1988Georges De Keerle/GettyPrince William practiced his royal handshake while attending the holiday service in 1988.

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Prince William in 1988

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Prince William practiced his royal handshake while attending the holiday service in 1988.

03of 28Prince Charles, Prince William and Princess Diana in 1989Georges De Keerle/GettyPrince William walked hand-in-hand with mom Diana, who sported a red and black ensemble with a surprise hint of pink, while dadPrince Charlesfollowed close behind in 1989.

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Prince Charles, Prince William and Princess Diana in 1989

Prince William walked hand-in-hand with mom Diana, who sported a red and black ensemble with a surprise hint of pink, while dadPrince Charlesfollowed close behind in 1989.

04of 28Prince Harry and Queen Elizabeth in 1989Georges De Keerle/GettyAlso in 1989,Prince Harrystayed close to his grandmother,Queen Elizabeth.

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Prince Harry and Queen Elizabeth in 1989

Also in 1989,Prince Harrystayed close to his grandmother,Queen Elizabeth.

05of 28The Queen Mother and Prince William in 1992The Queen Mother had an adorable escort for the Easter services in 1992: her great-grandson, Prince William!

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The Queen Mother and Prince William in 1992

The Queen Mother had an adorable escort for the Easter services in 1992: her great-grandson, Prince William!

06of 28Prince Harry in 1991Kent Gavin /Mirrorpix/GettyDoes little Prince Harry know that one day he’ll be marryingMeghan Markleat the church that traditionally holds Easter mass, St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle?

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Prince Harry in 1991

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Does little Prince Harry know that one day he’ll be marryingMeghan Markleat the church that traditionally holds Easter mass, St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle?

07of 28Prince Harry, Princess Diana and Prince William in 1992Martin Keene/PA Images via GettyA young Prince Harry and Prince William stand close to their mom, Princess Diana, in 1992 during the annual royal outing.

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Prince Harry, Princess Diana and Prince William in 1992

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A young Prince Harry and Prince William stand close to their mom, Princess Diana, in 1992 during the annual royal outing.

08of 28Prince Edward, Prince Andrew and Prince Charles in 1992Tim Graham Photo Library via GettyThe Queen’s three sons — Prince Edward, Prince Andrew andPrince Charles— were all in attendance at the 1992 church services for Easter.

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Prince Edward, Prince Andrew and Prince Charles in 1992

The Queen’s three sons — Prince Edward, Prince Andrew andPrince Charles— were all in attendance at the 1992 church services for Easter.

09of 28Queen Elizabeth in 2003Justin GoffUK Press via Getty ImagesQueen Elizabeth traditionally receives flowers from a young child — like this adorable little girl in some sparkling jeans! — upon leaving the church.

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Queen Elizabeth in 2003

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Queen Elizabeth traditionally receives flowers from a young child — like this adorable little girl in some sparkling jeans! — upon leaving the church.

10of 28Prince Andrew, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice in 2013Indigo/GettyIn 2013,Princess EugenieandPrincess Beatriceshow off their whimsical taste in fascinators as they share a laugh with dad Prince Andrew.

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Prince Andrew, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice in 2013

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In 2013,Princess EugenieandPrincess Beatriceshow off their whimsical taste in fascinators as they share a laugh with dad Prince Andrew.

11of 28Princess Eugenie, Princess Beatrice, Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2017Peter Nicholls/WPA Pool/GettyPrincess Eugenie,Princess Beatrice,Prince WilliamandKate Middletonarrive at Easter mass in 2017, with neutral colors being the trend.

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Princess Eugenie, Princess Beatrice, Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2017

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Princess Eugenie,Princess Beatrice,Prince WilliamandKate Middletonarrive at Easter mass in 2017, with neutral colors being the trend.

12of 28Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip in 2017Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip during Easter in 2017.PETER NICHOLLS/AFP via GettyQueen Elizabeth rarely stepped out without a bright ensemble, like her Easter egg blue coat dress and matching hat in 2017. Her husband,Prince Philip, follows behind as she accepts a bouquet of flowers.

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Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip in 2017

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip during Easter in 2017.PETER NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty

Queen Elizabeth rarely stepped out without a bright ensemble, like her Easter egg blue coat dress and matching hat in 2017. Her husband,Prince Philip, follows behind as she accepts a bouquet of flowers.

13of 28Kate Middleton and Queen Elizabeth in 2017Kate curtsies to the Queen.Samir Hussein/WireImageKate shows off her picture-perfect curtsy to greet the monarch.

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Kate Middleton and Queen Elizabeth in 2017

Kate curtsies to the Queen.Samir Hussein/WireImage

Kate shows off her picture-perfect curtsy to greet the monarch.

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Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2018

Kate was just weeks away from welcomingPrince Louiswhen she and Prince William attended the Easter outing in April 2018.

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Zara Tindall in 2018

16of 28Jack Brooksbank and Princess Eugenie in 2018Karwai Tang/WireImageEaster 2018 also marked the first time Jack Brooksbank joined the royal family for church services. He married Princess Eugenie later that year at the same venue, St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.

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Jack Brooksbank and Princess Eugenie in 2018

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Easter 2018 also marked the first time Jack Brooksbank joined the royal family for church services. He married Princess Eugenie later that year at the same venue, St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.

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Queen Elizabeth in 2018

Queen Elizabeth chose a bold pink ensemble for her 2018 outing, which perfectly coordinated with her flowers.

18of 28The Royal Family in 2019Tim Rooke/REX/ShutterstockBlue was the color of the year in 2019!

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The Royal Family in 2019

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Blue was the color of the year in 2019!

19of 28Prince Harry, Autumn and Peter Phillips in 2019Samir Hussein/WireImagePrince Harry attended Easter services solo in 2019, as Meghan was just a few weeks away from welcoming their son, Archie.

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Prince Harry, Autumn and Peter Phillips in 2019

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Prince Harry attended Easter services solo in 2019, as Meghan was just a few weeks away from welcoming their son, Archie.

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Kate Middleton and Prince William in 2019

Kate and Prince William shared a laugh as they made their way to the holiday mass.

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Prince Harry, Mike Tindall, Kate Middleton and Prince William in 2019

While waiting for Queen Elizabeth to arrive, brothers William and Harry have a chat with Mike Tindall and Kate.

22of 28The Royal Family in 2019Samir Hussein/WireImageThe royals line up outside of St. George’s Chapel ready to greet the monarch.

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The royals line up outside of St. George’s Chapel ready to greet the monarch.

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Kate Middleton and Queen Elizabeth in 2019

Once again, Kate masters a curtsy.

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Queen Elizabeth in 2019

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25of 28Kate Middleton, Prince George, Prince William and Princess Charlotte in 2022Kate Middleton, Prince George, Prince William and Princess Charlotte at Windsor Castle on Easter Sunday - April 2022.Antony Jones/GC ImagesPrince GeorgeandPrincess Charlottemade theirEaster debutin 2022, when the royals came together for the church service after missing it the previous two years amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Kate Middleton, Prince George, Prince William and Princess Charlotte in 2022

Kate Middleton, Prince George, Prince William and Princess Charlotte at Windsor Castle on Easter Sunday - April 2022.Antony Jones/GC Images

Prince GeorgeandPrincess Charlottemade theirEaster debutin 2022, when the royals came together for the church service after missing it the previous two years amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

26of 28King Charles and Queen Camilla in 2023Royal family at Easter.YUI MOK/POOL/AFP via GettyThe royal family was out in full force to support King Charles and Queen Camilla during the first Easter of the new reign, which just happened to fall on the couple’swedding anniversary.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla in 2023

Royal family at Easter.YUI MOK/POOL/AFP via Getty

The royal family was out in full force to support King Charles and Queen Camilla during the first Easter of the new reign, which just happened to fall on the couple’swedding anniversary.

27of 28Prince George, Prince William, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Kate Middleton in 2023Prince George, Prince William, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Kate Middleton.YUI MOK/POOL/AFP via GettyWilliam and Kate made their Easter debut as the Prince and Princess of Wales in 2023 — and for the first time, all three of their children —Prince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louis—attended the event.

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Prince George, Prince William, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Kate Middleton in 2023

Prince George, Prince William, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Kate Middleton.YUI MOK/POOL/AFP via Getty

William and Kate made their Easter debut as the Prince and Princess of Wales in 2023 — and for the first time, all three of their children —Prince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louis—attended the event.

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Prince Louis and Kate Middleton in 2023

Prince Louis looked all grown upsporting his first tie and blazerwith his signature shorts

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