Queen, 95, WON’T attend Easter Sunday service after pulling out of special event with ‘regret’

THE Queen WON’T attend her Easter Sunday Service this weekend after regretfully pulling out of a special event today.

Sources say Her Majesty, 95, is “not expected” to join members of the Royal Family for the Easter Mattins Service at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on Sunday – despite usually making an appearance.

GettyThe Queen pictured at the Easter Sunday service at St George’s Chapel on April 21, 2019[/caption]

The monarch had been due to attend a Maundy Thursday service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor today, but she will instead be represented by Prince Charles and Camilla.

It is understood she had been unable to commit to the event as the order of service was being printed today.

The Queen has been forced to pull out of several recent engagements following a number of health scares including a battle with Covid.

She missed last month’s Commonwealth Day ceremony due to concerns about her “comfort”.

The Head of State has also been seen using a walking stick over the last six months and in February told a visitor at Windsor Castle: “As you can see, I can’t move.”

But in March, Her Majesty received a £62,000 golf buggy to help her get around and fulfil future engagements.

And she walked unaided at a memorial service to her late husband Prince Philip on March 29.

The monarch had strolled arm-in-arm with her “favourite” son Prince Andrew as the thanksgiving service began at Westminster Abbey.

But once she reached the end of the aisle, she detached herself from Andrew’s elbow and confidently made the last few steps alone.

Today will only be the fifth time the Queen hasn’t been in attendance at the Maundy service during her 70-year reign.

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