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Windsor Castle has hosted royal events celebrating literary achievements, charitable contributions, and the vital role of unpaid carers, with King Charles and Queen Camilla bestowing honors and hosting receptions.

The British royal family gathered for the Easter Sunday service at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, with King Charles, Queen Camilla, and the Prince and Princess of Wales among those in attendance. The event marked the public debut of Peter Phillips' fiancée Harriet Sperling and her daughter Georgina.

Prince Philip was diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer in 2013 but continued royal duties for four years before his death in 2021 at age 99, with the Queen reportedly furious he died without saying goodbye.

The Prince and Princess of Wales are taking a short break from royal duties during the Easter holidays to focus on family time, after attending the royal Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle yesterday.

Gardener and TV presenter Alan Titchmarsh has described a challenging interview with Prince Philip, who later thanked him for the encounter. The Duke of Edinburgh also gave Titchmarsh a private tour of Windsor Castle after the interview, while Princess Anne revealed her father's reluctance to discuss his war service.

Prince Andrew reportedly demanded that his daughter Princess Eugenie's wedding receive the same prominence as Prince Harry's, with Queen Elizabeth II agreeing to the requests, according to royal biographer Robert Hardman. The 2018 ceremony at Windsor Castle cost an estimated £2 million, with taxpayer-funded policing adding another £2 million.

Thames Valley Police has demanded £900,000 from the government over costs related to Donald Trump's state visit to Windsor Castle, with a dispute over reimbursement for officers' time. The Home Office insists the force will be repaid for additional costs, but the police commissioner says they have been short-changed.

At Queen Elizabeth II's 93rd birthday celebrations in Windsor in April 2019, Princess Beatrice did not curtsey while other royal women did, with experts alleging deliberate power plays. The incident highlights ongoing tensions within the royal family.

Queen Camilla delivered speeches at Windsor Castle and St James' Palace, urging children to read more and expressing solidarity with survivors of abuse. Her remarks come as reading rates decline and royal controversies persist.