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King Charles Shares Sweet Moment with Grandson Prince Louis at Easter Service
The royal family gathered at St. George's Chapel for the annual Easter Matins service.
Apr. 5, 2026 at 4:08pm
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On Easter Sunday, the extended British royal family, including King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and the Princess of Wales, attended the annual Easter Matins service at St. George's Chapel in Windsor. Cameras captured a heartwarming moment as King Charles walked into the church and sweetly pinched the cheeks of his young grandson, Prince Louis.
Why it matters
The annual Easter service is a longstanding tradition for the royal family, providing a rare public glimpse into their family dynamics. The interaction between King Charles and Prince Louis showcases the affectionate relationship between the monarch and his grandchildren.
The details
As the royals arrived at the church, most walked on foot, including Prince William and the Princess of Wales with their three children. However, King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived by car. When the King walked into the chapel, he was greeted by the rest of the family, and cameras captured him blowing a kiss to Prince William and sweetly pinching the cheeks of his grandson, Prince Louis.
- The Easter Matins service took place on April 5, 2026.
- Prince Louis made his debut at the Easter service in 2023.
The players
King Charles
The reigning monarch of the United Kingdom.
Prince Louis
The youngest child of Prince William and the Princess of Wales.
Prince William
The eldest son of King Charles and the heir to the British throne.
Princess of Wales
The wife of Prince William and the future Queen Consort.
What they’re saying
“Today marked Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis's first appearance of 2026; they last appeared on Christmas Day 2025, also attending church services.”
— Emily Burack, Deputy Digital Editor
The takeaway
The sweet interaction between King Charles and his young grandson Prince Louis at the Easter service highlights the close-knit nature of the royal family and the importance of these longstanding traditions in maintaining their public image.
