You Might've Missed King Charles' Special Greeting for Princess Charlotte During Easter Celebration

King Charles III had an adorable interaction with his granddaughter Princess Charlotte at the royal family’s annual Easter outing. 

By Sasha Wayman Apr 06, 2026 5:05 PM
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Watch: You Missed King Charles, Princess Charlotte's Adorable Exchange at Easter Event

King Charles III is sharing a glimpse inside his bond with Princess Charlotte

As members of the royal family were entering their Easter church service at St. George's Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle April 5, Prince William and Kate Middleton’s 10-year-old daughter had a playful moment with her grandfather. 

Moments before the British monarch, 77, walked inside the church, he gave Charlotte a teasing poke on the shoulder as Queen Camilla walked behind him. And in response, Charlotte gave Charles a sweet smile. 

Meanwhile, William—who also shares kids George, 12, and Louis, 7, with Kate—watched the sweet interaction with a grin.

The outing marks Kate, 44, and William’s first appearance at their family’s annual Easter service since 2023. While they missed the 2024 event weeks after Kate shared her cancer diagnosis, they opted for a private celebration at their Norfolk country home in 2025. 

With the Prince and Princess of Wales resuming their public duties together, their royal return to the Easter event certainly didn’t disappoint. 

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Donning a taupe skirt suit with a matching hat, Kate’s monochrome look perfectly paired with Charlotte’s tan overcoat. Meanwhile, William, 43, twinned with his little boys in a sleek blue suit.

The family was also joined by Princess Anne, her husband Sir Timothy LaurencePrince Edward, and his son James, Earl of Wessex.

Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage

But Charlotte and Charles aren’t the only members of the royal family sharing a glimpse inside their sweet relationship. After all, William recently shared insight into the “quite difficult” aspect of raising his and Kate’s three kids.

Indeed, William quipped that his three little ones talk about their feelings “sometimes too much” during a panel discussion for BBC Radio 1’s Life Hacks: Mental Health Special Feb. 18. "I get all the details, which I love, you know, it's amazing." 

"You feel a sense that you need to fix it, for everyone and that I find quite difficult," William explained. "I have to remind myself that you don't need to fix everything, but you need to listen and it's important just to be OK with those feelings and those comments.”

For a look at how more stars celebrated Easter, read on…

Kelly Osbourne

The Osbournes alum got into the festive spirit with son Sidney, 3, sharing a squeeze as she donned a fuzzy Easter bunny costume.

"Mummy went all out this year and made sure the Easter bunny was really good to Sidney," she wrote on Instagram April 5, "because he has been such a good boy this year!"

Blake Lively

The A Simple Favor actress prepared a special bunny-themed breakfast for her kids, writing on a photo shared on her Instagram Stories, "Momming always continues on."

Khloe Kardashian

The Kardashians star proudly showed off son Tatum Thompson's Easter-themed arts and crafts as she celebrated the holiday alongside daughter True Thompson and mom Kris Jenner.

Khloe Kardashian

And in true Kardashian-Jenner fashion, the Good American founder pulled out all the stops for the springtime celebrations, including bunny-shaped topiaries.

Kylie Jenner

The Kylie Cosmetics founder was certainly impressed by her family's elaborate efforts as she gave fans a glimpse at the colorful gift baskets organized for their kids, commenting in an April 5 Instagram Story post, "My mom and Khloe go all out."

Gwen Stefani

The No Doubt singer enjoyed the great outdoors with husband Blake Shelton, with the couple teaming up for some gardening around their property.

"Happy Easter," she wrote on Instagram alongside a video showing off her green thumb. "Sending love from a house full of daffodils."

Aly Raisman

The Olympic gold medalist wished her Instagram followers a happy Passover, posting an adorable pic of her and her precious pup, Mylo, on April 1. 

Heather Dubrow

The Real Housewives of Orange County star wished her fans a Happy Passover on April 1.

"Chag Sameach! Happy Passover," she captioned a celebratory Instagram post. "One of my favorite holidays! Hope you all have a wonderful Seder surrounded by family and friends."

Huda Kattan

The makeup mogul showed off her stunning look for Eid in a March 21 TikTok, writing in the caption, "Eid Mubarak my loves."

Dixie D'Amelio

The TikToker kicked off her Easter weekend by volunteering with the Los Angeles Mission.

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