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The queen was radiant in a blue duck egg set while she was celebrating her 93rd birthday while attending an Easter Sunday service at St. George's Chapel.
His Majesty was joined today by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke of Susbad at Windsor Castle – even though pregnant Meghan was nowhere.
Zara and Mike Tindall, Prince Andrew, Princess Beatrice, Sophie the Countess of Wesbad, her son James Viscount Severn, and Peter and Autumn Phillips were also present for the seasonal service.
Kate, 37, wore an Alexander McQueen recycled lilac coat. She beamed as she greeted her mother-in-law with a curtsey outside the chapel. She had previously worn the dress in 2014 during a three-week tour to Australia and New Zealand.
Earlier today, the Duke and Duchess of Susbad addressed their birthday wishes to Her Majesty, writing on Instagram: "Happy Birthday, Your Majesty, Madam, Granny. Wishing you the most beautiful day! Harry and Meghan.
Prince Harry, 34, who was walking to the chapel next to Princess Anne, unlike his 36-year-old brother William, managed to match his tie with his grandmother's colors.
The queen was radiant in a blue duck egg set today while she was celebrating her 93rd birthday at a religious service held on Easter Sunday at St George's Chapel.
It is today the first birthday of the Queen and the day of her birth, 93 years ago.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge left, and the Duke of Susbad arrived at the ceremony. Prince Harry matched his tie with the colors of his grandmother.
Prince Harry walked to the chapel next to Princess Anne, while his brother William was a few steps back with the Tindalls.
Meghan, a 37-year-old pregnant woman who is expected to give birth every day, was absent from the service. She and Harry issued a statement last Thursday explaining the decision, revealing that they would also not share any plans surrounding the birth, such as date or place.
Elizabeth II, who has strong faith, usually celebrates Easter at Windsor Castle by joining family members at a ceremony at St George's Chapel.
Later today at Buckingham Palace, the Irish Guards Band will perform the happy birthday in his honor on the forecourt as part of the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
Earlier this week, her granddaughter, Princess Eugenie, joined the Queen for Thursday maundy's annual service, during which she offers commemorative coins to seniors.
The beneficiaries are retired retirees, recommended by clergy and ministers of all faiths – in recognition of their service to the church and the local community.
Mike Tindall and Zara Tindall come hand in hand for the service. The former rugby player combines his tie with his wife's accessories.
Zara, on the right, and Kate, on the left, have opted for chic coat dress styles, Zara choosing a neutral cream hue with pink accessories.
Prince Harry bends to exchange a few words with Mike Tindall, Kate and William pending the arrival of the Queen
Kate, photographed laughing when arriving with her husband, was a rare outing without children – Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis
Kate, who wore her lilac dress with a hat and gray beret style clutch, smiled when the queen walked in front of the service
The Queen was welcomed to the annual ceremony by Windsor Dean David Conner
His Majesty was joined by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, photographed as the monarch pbaded by him, and the Duke of Susbad at Windsor Castle today – even though pregnant Meghan was pregnant
Let's pay tribute to Sophie, Countess of Wesbad, Peter and Autumn Phillips and James Viscount Severn greet His Majesty on his arrival for morning service.
The Duchess of Cambridge chatted with Zara Tindall as the family gathered before service
Pictured left to right: James Viscount Severn, Sophie, Countess of Wesbad, Peter Phillips, Autumn Phillips, Prince Harry, Duke of Susbad, Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall observe Queen Elizabeth on her arrival for the annual service from Easter Sunday to St. George Chapel.
April 21, the day of the queen's birth, marks the first of two anniversaries of the monarch.
It also has an official on the second Saturday of June each year, commemorated by the Trooping the Color show.
Rifle greetings are also triggered as a mark of respect for the Queen on her special day – but never on Sunday, so this year they will be delayed one day.
On Monday, the Royal Horse Artillery of the King's Troop will ride his horses and cannon cars in front of Buckingham Palace to Hyde Park to present a Salute 41 Gun Royal at noon.
Princess Beatrice and Prince Andrew were also present, while Beatrice wore one of her elaborate hats.
Kate was gorgeous in an Alexander McQueen coat while she was joining her husband for the seasonal celebration
Prince Harry, Duke of Susbad, found time to talk with Autumn Phillips and Peter Phillips as the trio arrived at the church
Lady Louise Windsor and Sophie The Countess of Wesbad chose the floral motifs for the Easter Sunday celebration, while James Viscount Severn and Prince Edward look clbady in city attire.
Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Lawrence arrive at St George's Chapel for Easter service
The Honorable Artillery Company will also return a salute of 62 guns to the Tower of London at 1 pm the same day.
The queen became the oldest monarch in the UK, surpbading her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria's record in September 2015.
With the death of 88-year-old Thai king Bhumibol Adulyadej in 2016, the queen now holds the record for the world's largest living monarch.
Earlier today, the Duke and Duchess of Susbad sent a happy birthday message to the Queen on their Instagram account.
Autumn Phillips, dressed in an elegant navy blue belt coat dress, and Peter Phillips arrive hand-in-hand for the Easter Mattins Service
The Queen, welcomed into the Windsor Castle Chapel by Prince Harry, Zara and Mike Tindall, as well as by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, became England's oldest monarch, surpbading the record of his great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, in September 2015.
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