The Duchess of Edinburgh sparked a royal frenzy after she was was notably absent from Easter Sunday earlier this morning. The service held at St. George's Chapel is of the most traditional dates in the royal calendar.

Her no-show quickly sparked questions online, with many asking why such a familiar face was missing from the annual gathering. Leading the service at St George’s Chapel were King Charles III and Queen Camilla, joined by senior members of the Royal Family, including Prince William and Princess Catherine.

The Waleses attended with their children - Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, which marked their first Easter appearance in three years.

But Sophie's absence was acutely felt, as her husband, Prince Edward arrived with their son James, Earl of Wessex.

Taking to X one outraged user penned: "I cannot believe Sophie is not there today." While another agreed and shared, "No Duchess of Edinburgh Sophie?" Meanwhile a third chimed in and added, "No Sophie, Louise or Zara. Where are they?"

While Sophie is a working royal with official duties, Zara Tindall is not - she typically attends family events with her husband Mike Tindall and their three young children, but as this is a private gathering rather than an official engagement, she has no formal obligations to the Crown.

Buckingham Palace has yet to comment on why Sophie was not at the service today.