Royal Family Attends Church Service Near Balmoral

The British royal family presented a united front at a Sunday church service near Balmoral on August 23, 2026, just days after the announcement that Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, will return to live in the United Kingdom. The gathering at Crathie Kirk in Aberdeenshire included King Charles and Queen Camilla, the Prince and Princess of Wales with their three children, and other senior royals, marking a show of family solidarity amid renewed focus on internal dynamics.

The Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Catherine, were seen arriving with their children, Prince George, 13, Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince Louis, 8. Catherine was pictured smiling as the family was driven to the service, where troops from the Balaklava Company provided a guard of honour. Also in attendance were Princess Anne and her husband Sir Tim Laurence, and the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, with his daughter Lady Louise Windsor. The service is a traditional part of the royal family's annual summer stay at the Balmoral estate.

The appearance comes after news emerged on August 20 that Harry and Meghan plan to relocate to the UK from the United States, where they have...