Prince Louis set to miss reunion with 'royal best friend' as new update issued

is set to miss a grand with a key member of the Royal Family who's been known to be very close to him. The Prince and Princess of Wales's youngest child will not be present at Sunday's Easter church service

According to the , Prince William and Princess Kate have decided not to join the King and Queen and other members of the Royal Family at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, this weekend. A source told the newspaper: "They are choosing to spend time together as a family before the children go back to school." The prince, a future head of the Church of England, told his father, the King, of his plans for the remainder of the Easter holidays with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, the Mirror said.

The Waleses missed the annual service last year after Kate, who is now in remission, was diagnosed with cancer.

Charles and Camilla will attend the traditional Easter Mattins service in the 15th-century chapel in Berkshire.

They will be joined by other members of the Royal Family. While it has not yet been confirmed, the royal reunion could include Princess Anne's daughter, Zara Tindall, and her husband, Mike.

The Tindalls are known to be incredibly close to the Waleses, which means that if they attend, it will be a missed opportunity for the two families to reunite again.

The ex-rugby union star has always had a close relationship with the Wales kids, while he has also been dubbed their "royal best friend" by some royal watchers.

Mike close relationship with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis was evident during last Christmas, when he was sharing a laugh with them.

In 2022, he was again seen stepping in when Louis was showcasing his cheeky antics during the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Previously, Tatler reporter that the Tindalls are "understood to be a vital cog in the family machine" - especially during the two major health battles Princess Kate and the King went through last year.

As reported by Tatler, Mike and Zara Tindall are "understood to be a vital cog in the family machine" - especially during the two major health battles of the past few months.

The outlet stressed that the couple bring qualities such as "good humour, enthusiasm and positivity" and, according to a royal expert, these qualities have been an added benefit to George, Charlotte and Louis.

Meanwhile, according to The Times, a source said: "While some family members can be very 'royal', Mike is just himself and is relaxed and playful with George, Charlotte and Louis.

"It helps that they all have children around the same age that they can fool around together privately and bring a sense of normality to what is a stressful situation for everyone involved."