James, Earl of Wessex, showed off his latest growth spurt at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, this morning, with the tall teenager now towering over his mother.
James, 16, was seen arriving with his parents, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, for the annual Easter Sunday service.
The schoolboy looked dapper in a navy suit, paired with a light blue tie and a crisp white shirt, along with polished black shoes.
The royal was photographed standing next to her father Prince Edward, 60, who is believed to be around 6ft tall.
The duke’s teenage son has almost surpassed him, with photos showing he is now almost the same height.
James looked dapper and opted for a navy suit which he teamed with a light blue tie and crisp white shirt, along with polished black shoes.
The royal was photographed alongside her father Prince Edward, 60, who is believed to be around 6ft tall.
Royal fans commented on 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 the young earl’s height.
One wrote: “James, Earl of Wessex, attends the Easter Mattins service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle today. He now he is very tall.
Another wrote: ‘Can we talk about James, Earl of Wessex’s height eh?!?’
A third commented: “James, the Earl of Wessex looks very old.”
James lives in Bagshot Park, a 17th-century estate near Windsor, with his parents.
Fifteenth in line to the throne and the youngest grandson of the late Queen Elizabeth II, he was born James Alexander Philip Theo Mountbatten-Windsor in Surrey on December 17, 2007.
This morning the family He arrived at the castle with Princess Anne, her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence and Fergie.
King Charles and Queen Camilla followed close behind in a separate car.
The monarch smiled and waved to the masses of royal fans who were outside Windsor Castle to show their support for the royals.
Edward and Sophie are pictured attending the annual Easter Sunday service.
A queen dressed in green! Camilla looked chic in a bright green dress with a matching hat, paired with tall black suede boots and a black clutch.
Meanwhile, the Princess Royal also opted for the traditional hue, which is said to symbolize “new beginnings”, wearing a herringbone coat with a matching pillbox hat with feather trim.
And Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, opted for a bolder tone of the spring color, wearing a boucle dress with black heels.
Elsewhere, senior members of the royal family gave a show of sartorial solidarity today, wearing shades of traditional Easter green.
Many of the royals appeared to coordinate their looks at the traditional service, with Queen Camilla, Princess Anne and Sarah Ferguson looking elegant in green.
Camilla smiled broadly at the gathered well-wishers as she arrived at the monarch’s side at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, this morning.
The Queen, 76, looked elegant in a deep green dress with a matching hat, teamed with tall black suede boots and a black clutch.
Meanwhile, the Princess Royal also opted for the traditional hue, which is said to symbolize “new beginnings”, wearing a herringbone coat with a matching pillbox hat with feather trimmings.
Today’s church service comes a week after the monarch’s daughter-in-law Kate revealed she had been diagnosed with cancer and was receiving preventive chemotherapy.
William and Kate did not attend today’s service. Instead, the family spends the holidays together while Kate recovers at home.
Sophie, 59, looked in high spirits as she greeted members of the clergy alongside her husband, Edward, Duke of Edinburgh.
Sophie was all smiles as she arrived at the castle alongside her sister-in-law, Princess Anne and Fergie.
Prince Andrew led the procession of the remaining royals as they arrived at the chapel for today’s ceremony.
His aides have reportedly said that Her Majesty’s attendance at any event is “to be expected and planned for 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 following the shocking news.
The King has been receiving treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer since early February after having surgery for an enlarged prostate at the London Clinic.
William will 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 and maintaining his official duties as he has done since his operation in January. Queen Camilla stood in for the king at the former Royal Maundy ceremony in Worcester earlier this week, marking the first time a consort has performed the duty on behalf of the monarch.
During the service, the King in the Sovereign’s Seat, which was situated near the front of the altar while his family took their usual places in the audience.
This morning well-wishers were seen standing outside the chapel as they awaited the King’s arrival, holding balloons saying “get well soon” and “happy Easter”.
Two royal fans, draped in the Union Jack and the flag of Wales, clung to life-size cutouts of the King and Princess of Wales as they awaited the monarch’s arrival.
Anne Daley, 65, from Cardiff, Wales, raised a Welsh flag when the king arrived, she said: ‘Did you see the smile that (Charles) gave me? He pointed to my flag. He had a charming smile. She looked good. “I think he was happy we all came.”
He added: “I wanted to show my support for King Charles and the Princess of Wales, who we all wish the best.” We want to show them that we miss them, Wales misses them. She may not be here, but she is not forgotten.
The Easter matins service, as it is officially known, concluded around 11:45 a.m.
The King was applauded by the public as he left St. George’s Chapel shouting “Happy Easter.” A boy gave Camilla a bouquet of white and yellow flowers.