The Queen is radiant in Easter yellow as she’s joined by Princess Eugenie to hand out Maundy Thursday coins at St George’s Chapel, ahead of her 93rd birthday
The Queen wore her glasses to present the 93 commemorative coins to the 93 pensioners which honours the monarchs upcoming 93rd birthday
The Queen wore spring-like Easter yellow for the annual Maundy Thursday service at St George’s Chapel, at Windsor Castle today.
Her Majesty, 92, was joined by her granddaughter Princess Eugenie for the annual service, which sees her offering commemorative coins to senior citizens.
The recipients are retired pensioners, recommended by clergy and ministers of all denominations – in recognition of service to the Church and to the local community.
This year, the Queen will hand out Maundy money to 93 men and women, one for each of her 93 years. She will celebrate her birthday on Saturday. ADVERTISING
Meanwhile, her husband Prince Philip, 97, who retired in August 2017, did not join the royals for the service and was seen driving in Windsor Great Park.
St George’s chapel has a significance for Princess Eugenie, as she married her husband Jack Brooksbank at the church on 12 October 2018.
The royals looked overjoyed to be attending the service at St George’s Chapel together, which is a rare official appearance from the pair. They were joined by schoolchildren from Holy Family Catholic School, in Berkshire
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Princess Eugenie, 29, wore a stylish floral Erdem dress and a small navy blue hat by Juliette Botterill for the service. She was given a traditional nosegay at the chapel’s door before entering the church
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Princess Eugenie is clearly a big fan of the designer’s bloom prints, and has turned to the label for big occasions such as her engagement announcement.
This dress is one she’s worn before at Royal Ascot, and we love the elegant long sleeves and high ruffle neck. It’s a sophisticated choice that needs only a simple pair of heels and a beautiful hat by Juliette Botterill to look great for joining the Queen at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle today.
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As The Queen and Eugenie attended the service, Prince Philip, 97, was seen driving his Land Rover at Windsor Castle. The royal officially retired from duty in August 2017
Princess Eugenie donned a blue floral dress from Erdem which featured a ruffled neck and long sleeves.
It’s a favourite of the princess, as the royal was spotted in the dress at Royal Ascot and for a meeting at the UN headquarters.
She paired it with navy blue accessories, including a small hat with plait detailing by London milliner Juliette Botterill.
Meanwhile the Queen wore a buttercup-coloured Stewart Parvin outfit and matching hat by Rachel Trevor-Morgan, with an Australian wattle brooch.
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The Queen and Princess Eugenie arrived at the Royal Maundy Service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle earlier today
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The Queen wore a bright, colourful skirt beneath her yellow coat, which featured yellow and purple flowers that perfectly matching her nosegay. She topped off her outfit with an Australian wattle brooch
