They're in the midst of the build-up to one of the most stressful times of their lives. But for King Charles and Queen Camilla, the secret to being able to keep calm and carry on as the coronation approaches is to put family first and spend as much time as possible relaxing with loved ones.
They did this over the Easter break, enjoying time with family members both in public and behind closed doors. The royals turned out in force for the Easter Sunday service at St George's Chapel in Windsor, with the new monarch and his T consort leading a procession from Windsor Castle to the church. Afterwards, there was a gathering at the castle, which was less formal than in previous years when the late Queen was the head of the family.
Royal expert Jennie Bond says it was a chance for Charles, 74, and Camilla, 75, to "kick back" before preparations ramp up ahead of the coronation on May 6. The informality of the get-together was not only an antidote to the pressure they're dealing with at the moment, but is likely to become the standard for years to come.
"Charles and Camilla will lead in a change of tradition," says Jennie, formerly the BBC's royal correspondent. "As well as the formality of appearing at church services, I'm sure an Easter egg hunt for the children would have been organised.
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