James, Earl of Wessex, 16, stands shoulder-to-shoulder with his father Prince Edward – and towers above the Duchess of Edinburgh – at Easter Sunday service
James, Earl of Wessex, showed off his latest growth spurt this morning at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, with the exalted teenager now towering over his mother.
James, 16, was seen arriving for the annual Easter Sunday service with his parents, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.
The schoolboy looked dapper in a navy blue suit, teamed with a light blue tie and a crisp white shirt, along with black polished shoes.
The royal was pictured standing next to his father Prince Edward, 60, who was believed to be around 6ft tall.
The Duke’s teenage son has almost outgrown him, and photos show he is now almost the same height.
Looking smart, James opted for a navy blue suit which he teamed with a light blue tie and a crisp white shirt, along with black polished shoes
The royal was pictured standing next to his father Prince Edward, 60, who was believed to be around 6ft tall
Royal fans expressed how much they thought James, Earl of Wessex had grown over the years
Royal fans took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to talk about James
Royal enthusiasts took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to express their disbelief at young Earl’s height.
One wrote: ‘James, Earl of Wessex is attending the Easter Mattins Service today at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. He’s so big now.’
Another wrote: ‘Can we talk about the height of James, Earl of Wessex, eh?!?’
A third commented: ‘James, Earl of Wessex looks so grown up.’
James lives with his parents in Bagshot Park, a 17th-century estate near Windsor.
The 15th in line to the throne, and the youngest grandchild of the late Queen Elizabeth II, was born James Alexander Philip Theo Mountbatten-Windsor on December 17, 2007 in Surrey.
This morning the family arrived at the castle with Princess Anne, her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence and Fergie.
King Charles and Queen Camilla followed closely in a separate car.
The monarch smiled and waved at the crowd of royal fans who stood outside Windsor Castle to show their support for the royal family.
Edward and Sophie are pictured at the annual Easter Sunday service
A queen in green! Camilla looked elegant in a racing green dress with matching hat, paired with black suede knee-high boots and a black handbag
Meanwhile, the Princess Royal also opted for the traditional shade, which is said to symbolize ‘new beginnings’, wearing a herringbone coat with a matching pillbox hat with feather trim
And Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, opted for a brighter shade of spring color and wore a bouclé dress with a pair of black heels
Elsewhere, leading members of the royal family put on a show of sartorial solidarity today by donning shades of traditional Easter green.
Many of the senior royals appeared to coordinate their looks at the traditional service, with Queen Camilla, Princess Anne and Sarah Ferguson all looking elegant in green.
Camilla grinned widely at those gathered as she arrived alongside the monarch at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, this morning.
The 76-year-old queen looked elegant in a racing green dress with matching hat, paired with black suede knee-high boots and a black clutch.
Meanwhile, the Princess Royal also opted for the traditional shade, which is said to symbolize ‘new beginnings’, by wearing a herringbone coat with a matching pillbox hat with feather embellishment.
Last year, the monarch led his family on foot to St George’s Chapel in Windsor, where he was joined by William, Kate and their three children.
It comes a week after the monarch’s daughter-in-law Kate revealed she had been diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing preventive chemotherapy.
William and Kate will not attend the service, which is unlikely to be a major family gathering or service, while Charles has suspended royal duties to the public.
The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children George, Charlotte and Louis will not be attending the event. Instead, the family spends the holidays together following Kate’s cancer diagnosis.
Sophie, 59, looked cheerful as she greeted members of the clergy alongside her husband, Edward, Duke of Edinburgh
Sophie smiled as she arrived at the castle with her sister-in-law, Princess Anne and Fergie
Prince Andrew led the procession of the remaining royals as they arrived at the chapel for the ceremony today.
Aides have reportedly said that His Majesty’s presence at any event is “to be hoped and planned rather than assumed” as he continues to focus on his health.
Charles’ engagement today will be seen as an attempt by the king to reassure the public after the shocking news.
The king has been treated for an unknown form of cancer since early February, after undergoing surgery for an enlarged prostate at the London Clinic.
William is expected to return to public duties after his children return to school after the Easter holidays.
For now, he will continue to balance supporting his wife and family with carrying out his official duties, as he has done since her surgery in January. Queen Camilla replaced the king earlier this week at the century-old Royal Maundy ceremony in Worcester, marking the first time a consort has performed the role on behalf of the monarch.