Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie go for bold headwear at Easter Sunday service at St George’s Chapel

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie donned their Easter best at the Royal Family’s traditional Easter Sunday service in Windsor today.

Princess Beatrice, 36, was seen making a striking fashion statement in a stylish gold patterned headband as she chatted with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in the grounds of St George’s Chapel ahead of the seasonal service.

The mother-of-two, who’s stepmother to husband Edoardo’s son from a previous relationship, looked stunning in the gold and black headpiece, which kept her famous auburn hair neatly pinned back for the religious service.

It also featured a black-coloured bow which was fixed towards the back of the accessory, and made for a stylish touch. The princess teamed the striking headgear with a form-fitting forest green midi dress that cinched at the waist courtesy of a wide-set belt. 

The dress was contrasted by a block of white pearl buttons placed across its front and along its sleeves.

And the royal accessorised the look with a pair of green satin Mary Jane heels and a dark blue clutch bag with a decorative jewelled handle. 

She was pictured arriving at the Easter service hand in hand with her husband Edo, 41, who donned a suave blue linen suit and yellow tie. 

Meanwhile her younger sister, Princess Eugenie, 35, looked elegant in all white and a matching veiled headpiece.

Princess Beatrice, 36, was seen making a striking fashion statement in a stylish gold headband as she arrived at the royal Easter service with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi 

Princess Eugenie, 35, looked elegant in all white and a matching veiled headpiece on the grounds of St George’s Chapel

Eugenie also opted for a bold choice for today’s engagement as the elaborate headgear, whose veil covered a large portion of her face, was sure to capture attention at the service.

The royal fashionista completed the ensemble with a white longline belted coat, nude suede pointed pumps and a nude tote bag.

She appeared to be in high spirits as she smiled and chatted away with her husband Jack Brooksbank, 38, and her mother Sarah, Duchess of York.

At one point before the service she was spotted entering the grounds with her uncle, Prince Edward, along with his wife, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, and their 17-year-old son, James, Earl of Wessex.

The daughters of Prince Andrew looked delighted as they were captured in various photographs with their family members.

Princess Beatrice is no stranger to sporting distinct head pieces at the traditional Sunday service, as she marked Easter in 2019 in an equally elaborate headpiece.

She matched her Claire Mischevani pink floral embroidery dress with a a copper cocktail hat by London milliner Juliette Botterill, which was typically elaborate for the princess famed for her love of extravagant headgear.

This time in 2023, Princess Eugenie attended the Easter service with a blossoming baby bump on full display, while joined by husband Jack Brooksbank for the gathering at St George’s Chapel.

The daughters of Prince Andrew impressed onlookers with their bold headpiece choices

The mother-of-two, and stepmother of Edoardo’s son from a previous relationship, looked stunning in the gold and black speckled headpiece

The princess teamed the bold headgear with a form fitting forest green midi dress that cinched her waist courtesy of a wide-set belt

The princess was pregnant with her second child, son Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank, and wore a £159 black and blue printed midi dress from Whistles for the occasion, paired with a matching headband. 

Her father, Prince Andrew, has also attended today’s Easter service alongside King Charles, Queen Camilla and other members of the royal family.

However, the Prince and Princess of Wales are not attending the service as they are spending the weekend with their children in Norfolk.

A source said the couple are choosing to spend time together as a family before Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis go back to school, The Mirror reported.  

Royals gathered today for the traditional Easter Matins service in the 15th century Windsor chapel in Berkshire on Sunday.

The service, which runs for one hour from 10.45am until 11.45am, has been a key date in the royal family’s calendar for centuries.

The royal fashionista completed her ensemble with a white longline belted coat, nude suede pointed pumps and a nude tote bag. (The princess is pictured alongside her mother, Sarah, Duchess of York {right} and her husband Jack Brooksbank {left})

At one point before the service, Princess Eugenie was spotted entering the grounds with her uncle, Prince Edward, along with his wife, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, and their 17-year-old son, James, Earl of Wessex

Last year saw the King mark his return to public life following treatment for cancer at the traditional Easter service.

Last week, the Queen paid tribute to the King’s sense of duty saying he ‘loves his work’ and wants to do ‘more and more and more’ as he gets better. Camilla said Charles, 76, who is receiving ongoing treatment for cancer, was ‘driven’ by helping others and indicated his cancer journey was one of ‘recovery’.

Last month, the King experienced temporary side effects following treatment at the London Clinic, which required a short period of hospital observation that day.

Charles’s Easter Sunday appearance last year was his first major public one following his cancer diagnosis.

He was applauded by the crowds as he greeted well-wishers who urged him to ‘keep going strong’.

King Charles and Queen Camilla attended Easter Church service with various members of the royal family

The princesses’ father Prince Andrew, has also attended today’s Easter service

The Prince and Princess of Wales are not attending the service as they are spending the weekend with their children in Norfolk (Pictured: The royal couple spotted last week in London)

The news comes as King Charles has reflected on the ‘paradox of human life’ in a special message released for Easter.

His Majesty, 76, spoke of the ‘puzzles of humanity’ and the human ability to inflict both ‘great cruelty’ and ‘great kindness’ – ahead of attending the special annual Maundy Service at Durham Cathedral on Thursday.

Though he was briefly hospitalised last month due to the side effects of treatment, Charles has since returned to royal engagements.

In his message he reflected on humanity’s ‘paradoxes’ – shown both in the Easter story and also the scenes witnessed in ‘war torn countries’.

Last year, the Royal Family’s Easter service looks markedly different to previous years. 

In 2023, during his first Easter Service as King, Charles led the Firm – including William, Kate and their children – on foot into the service, while in 2024 he arrived by car to shield him from infection during his treatment – as per doctor’s orders.

The Prince and Princess of Wales were not in attendance as they continued to recuperate in private after Kate shocked the world with her cancer diagnosis.

In an emotional video, just over a week before Easter, the Princess, who is now in remission, asked for privacy as she revealed she would be undergoing preventative chemotherapy. Shortly after, Kensington Palace confirmed that the Waleses would not be attending church on Easter Sunday. 

Instead the couple spent their children’s Easter holidays at Amner Hall – their country home – where they were able to ‘close off from the world and move on’. 

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