The Queen Radiant in Easter Yellow at Monday Thursday Service with Princess Eugenie

The Queen was a vision in spring-like Easter yellow as she attended the annual Monday Thursday service at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.

Her Majesty, who is 92 years old, was accompanied by her granddaughter Princess Eugenie for the event.

The service involves the Queen handing out commemorative coins to retired pensioners who have been recommended by clergy and ministers of all denominations for their service to the Church and the local community.

This year, the Queen will distribute Monday money to 93 men and women, one for each year of her life.

The service is significant because it falls just a few days before her birthday, which she will celebrate on Saturday.

However, the Queen's husband, Prince Philip, who retired from public duties in August 2017, did not attend the service.

He was seen driving in Windsor Great Park instead.

St. George's Chapel holds a special place in Princess Eugenie's heart as she married her husband Jack Brooksbank there on October 12, 2018.

For the occasion, the Princess wore a blue floral dress from Urden featuring a ruffled neck and long sleeves.

She paired it with navy blue accessories, including a small hat with plate detailing.

Meanwhile, the Queen wore a buttercup-coloured Stuart Parvin outfit and matching hat by Rachel Trevor Morgan, with an Australian wattle brooch.

Underneath her yellow coat, the Queen wore a bright, colourful floral skirt that featured purple and yellow flowers.

The two outfits perfectly matched the gorgeous spring flowers that the royals held as they walked into church.

During the Royal Monday Service, held at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, the pensioners were chosen in recognition of their service to the community and the church.

When the Queen arrived at the chapel's north door with her granddaughter, they were presented with traditional nosegays made up of daffodils, primroses, stalks, purple statussy, freesias, ivy, hebe, and the herbs rosemary and thyme.

These nosegays were used in ancient times to ward off unpleasant smells before taking their seats at the head of the congregation.

This year's service was held at St. George's Chapel, where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank tied the knot last year.

It was a rare public appearance for Princess Eugenie and the Queen.

Eugenie, now 29, last joined the Queen when her grandmother, with the Duke of Edinburgh, opened the Great North Museum in Newcastle in 2009.

At that time, the then 19-year-old princess was studying English, history of art, and politics at the city's university.

While the royal pair were at the church service, Prince Philip was seen driving his Land Rover in the estate at Windsor Castle.

He also missed the service last year due to experiencing some trouble with his hip.

It came as a surprise at the time, as he was still named in the order of service, but it seems he ultimately decided not to attend.

The Royal Maundy is an ancient ceremony that originated from the commandment Christ gave after washing the feet of his disciples the day before Good Friday.

The Queen walked down lines of recipients and handed them a red purse containing a £5 coin commemorating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Queen Victoria and a 50p coin portraying Sherlock Holmes.

Both coins have been newly minted this year.

Historically, the sum of £5.50 in the red purse is made up of £3 for clothing, £1 and 50p in lieu of provisions, and £1 for the redemption of the Sovereign's gown, which, before Tudor times, used to be divided between the recipients.

The white purse contains uniquely minted Maundy money, which, unlike coins in general circulation, bear the portrait of the Queen produced by Mary Gillick at the start of her reign.

The portrait of the Queen wearing a wreath on her head was considered to reflect the nation's optimism as it greeted a new monarch in the post-war years.

This year, the money in the white purse includes one, two, three, and four silver penny pieces.

In conclusion, the Queen and Princess Eugenie made a stunning appearance at the Monday Thursday service at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.

The Queen looked radiant in her Easter yellow outfit, while Princess Eugenie donned a beautiful blue floral dress.

The service was significant as it marked the Queen's upcoming birthday, and she distributed commemorative coins to retired pensioners who have served the church and the local community.