Awkward moment Princess Kate broke royal rule at Easter church service revealed

The are scheduled to arrive at any large-scale event ahead of the monarch owing to strict rules around seniority and precedence. But during the Easter Sunday service in 2018, the Prince and Princess of Wales - who was at the time - arrived at St George's Chapel, Windsor after the late Queen Elizabeth II.

The royals are supposed to arrive in order of ranking, with the most senior member arriving at the service last. However, in 2018, the now- and arrived late - . The monarch, who died aged 96 in 2022, was seen being greeted at the front door of the Chapel - with each of her family members taking their turn to curtsey or bow.

As well as arriving late, the appearance from the Prince and Princess of Wales (then known as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge) came as a surprise as she was heavily pregnant with Prince Louis at the time.

Just 22 days after the service, Louis - who will next week - .

Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who were aged four and two at the time, did not attend the service with their parents in 2018.

At the service, Kate dressed her baby bump in an elegant chocolate brown coat by Catherine Walker. The royal also matched her look with a hat from Lock & Co, and large pearl earrings and a matching brooch.

The couple did not attend the Easter Sunday service last year due to the Princess of Wales' cancer diagnosis. The family did, however, .

William and Kate are, however, .

As well as a host of other senior royals, the couple's three children are expected to join their parents at the service.