Prince Edward and Sophie seemed to have opted for a ski getaway over attending a significant Royal Family event.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh ventured off to Switzerland for a delightful ski holiday at the renowned St Moritz resort, consequently missing the memorial service dedicated to the late King Constantine of Greece, which took place at St George’s Chapel.
Accompanied by Susie Watt and Sir Edmund Watt, Governor of the Royal Hospital, Prince Edward and Sophie, both aged 59, indulged in their time in the Swiss Alps.
Notably, they journeyed without their children, Lady Louise Windsor, 20, and James, Earl of Orange.
The royal couple appeared joyous as they displayed their skiing prowess and relished the chairlifts.
Reports suggest that they utilized a £42 million DOSO Falcon 7X to reach the exclusive resort.
The opulent aircraft boasts high-speed internet, five convertible beds, a state-of-the-art Blu-ray entertainment system, and two lavatories.
Upon landing, the royal pair were chauffeured in Black Range Rovers to access the ski area.
In contrast, Queen Camilla spearheaded a group of British royal family members during the memorial service honoring the late Greek monarch.
Notable attendees included Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson, Princess Beatrice, Edardo Moppeli-Mozzi, Zara Tindall, Mike Tindall, and Princess Anne.
However, Princess Eugenie, 33, was conspicuously absent from the service alongside her husband Jack Brooksbank.
King Charles was unable to attend due to ongoing cancer treatment, while Prince William withdrew last minute citing personal reasons.
Queen Anne-Marie made her entrance into St George’s Chapel alongside Queen Camilla.
Additionally, various members of the Greek royal family were present at the intimate memorial service.
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