The Duchess of Sussex has unveiled a rare snapshot of family life, featuring Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet enjoying Easter festivities at their U.S. residence.
Through an Instagram post, Meghan offered a peek into the family’s Easter egg hunt, chicken feeding sessions, and egg decorating activities, all taking place within their Montecito home.
Across the pond in England, the Prince and Princess of Wales participated in the traditional Easter service, marking their first appearance since Kate’s cancer diagnosis.
During the service, Princess Charlotte received an affectionate gesture from her grandfather. Meanwhile, her cousins celebrated the holiday from afar, having had limited interactions with their paternal relatives.
One of the videos shared by the Duchess captures a charming scene of Lilibet strolling through the garden, donning bunny ears and holding a stuffed bunny.
In another rare close-up, Archie is shown creatively decorating an Easter egg, using a dinosaur-themed wheel to craft vibrant designs as the egg spins.
The Duchess was also seen feeding her chickens before going hunting for eggs in a coop.
The two children were also seen running through the garden together with baskets in hand as they began their Easter egg hunt.
Prince Harry could not be seen in any of the videos shared by the Duchess.
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet were seen hunting for Easter Eggs at home
The Duchess shared a rare close up video of Prince Archie as he painted his Easter egg
Lilibet was seen walking through the garden wearing bunny ears and carrying a plush rabbit
In Windsor, the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children attended the traditional Easter service for the first time since Kate’s cancer diagnosis
Kate and William were among the senior members of the Royal Family to join the King and Queen at the Easter Matins service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on Sunday.
William waved to the large crowd outside the castle as the pair led a procession to the service with their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
The main group, led by William and Kate – in a £360 cream Self Portrait tailored dress and Juliette Botterill hat, with Queen Elizabeth’s ‘Bahrain’ pearl earrings and a brown Demellier London bag – walked down from Windsor Castle on foot to St George’s Chapel.
Charlotte, ten, in a camel-coloured coat with brown velvet cuffs and collar, waved excitedly to well-wishers as her brother Prince Louis, seven, walked proudly alongside her.
Future king Prince George, 12, appeared to have had another growth spurt – and not only towered over his siblings, but seemed to be quickly catching up with his mother.
Finally, the King and Queen were driven down to the chapel in the State Bentley, Camilla regal in a red wool crepe dress and coat by Fiona Clare, hat by Philip Treacy and a Queen Elizabeth II brooch.
The King beamed broadly as he saw his family, clearly delighted at the turnout.
Also present were Princess Anne and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, as well as the Duke of Edinburgh and his son James, Earl of Wessex, 18.
The Duchess of Edinburgh was, apparently, ‘under the weather’ and their daughter, Lady Louise, busy studying. In addition Peter Phillips had brought along not only his fiancee, Harriet Sperling, but also her daughter, Georgina, 13, for the first time.
The couple, both of whom have been married previously, are due to wed in June. Georgina was flanked by her two stepsisters-to-be, Savannah Phillips, 15, and Isla Phillips, 14.
Princess Margaret’s daughter, Lady Sarah Chatto, and her husband, Daniel, made up the family group.
Notably absent from the Easter Matins service were Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
King Charles, accompanied by Queen Camilla, sweetly patted a beaming Princess Charlotte on the shoulder as he made his way into church for the Royals’ traditional Easter Sunday service
The King, accompanied by Queen Camilla, beamed broadly as he saw his family, clearly delighted at the turnout
King Charles III and Queen Camilla, clutching a bouquet, looked happy and healthy as they turned out for Royal Family’s annual Easter Sunday service
Prince Louis shakes hands as Princess Charlotte and their father Prince William look on
With Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor banned from public family occasions and currently being investigated by police over allegations of misconduct in public office, his daughters had made alternative plans this year with the agreement of the King.
Sources have maintained they will join the Royal Family on future occasions, but in the current circumstances it was decided that they would stay away this Easter.
After the hour-long service, during which prayers were said for the Royal Family and the National Anthem sung, the royal party moved from the chapel to the deanery for tea with the Dean of Windsor, The Right Reverend Christopher Cocksworth.
Charles appeared alongside Camilla after around 20 minutes and greeted the public waiting patiently outside the chapel.
As they walked back up the hill to the castle, Catherine could be seen giving her daughter, Charlotte, a proud hug, placing her arm around her shoulders and squeezing her.
Meghan’s Easter post comes ahead of the couple’s planned trip to Australia later this month.
A spokesman for the couple said: ‘Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, will visit Australia to take part in a number of private, business and philanthropic engagements.’
Meghan will be the star attraction at a women-only event in Sydney, while Harry will address a mental health conference in Melbourne.
It is understood Harry and Meghan’s children will not be joining them on the trip.
The Sussexes carried out an official royal tour to Australia in 2018, five months after their wedding, and Meghan’s pregnancy with Archie was announced shortly after their arrival
