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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Amy Mackelden

Why Princess Kate and Prince William's Easter Absence Made Prince Andrew's Return a "Lot Easier"

Kate Middleton wears a red dress and a matching hat while Prince William wears a suit, and Prince Andrew leaves church on Easter Sunday 2025.

Kate Middleton and Prince William surprised royal fans with their decision to skip the Royal Family's Easter Sunday church service on April 20. Some sources even suggested that Kate and William's absence "raised eyebrows at the palace," but there's one person who allegedly benefited from them not being there—Prince Andrew.

After skipping King Charles's Christmas celebration at Sandringham in 2024, Prince Andrew joined the Royal Family at church on Easter Sunday. According to The Sun, royal expert Phil Dampier explained, "It was very much a show of family unity....He's not totally out in the cold, but I think it's too early to say it's any kind of comeback for him."

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