Senior Royals Reunite After Months Apart During Lockdown

Prince William and his wife Catherine have reunited with other senior members of the Royal Family after months of separation during lockdown.

The couple stopped at Windsor Castle on Tuesday afternoon, at the end of a two-day long royal train tour of the country, where they were greeted by the Queen, Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Edward and Sophie, and Prince Anne.

The Royal Family paid tribute to key workers, care staff, and volunteers who helped the vulnerable in the community close to the castle.

The pandemic has kept the Royal Family apart for much of the year, with the Queen spending most of her time in Windsor Castle while her husband remained in Sandringham.

The castle has come to be known as HMS Bubble during lockdown, with a skeleton crew of staff keeping exposure to the monarch to a minimum.

The 94-year-old Queen's appearance was the first time she has been seen in public with her son Prince Charles and other senior members of the monarchy since before the coronavirus pandemic took hold in March.

However, Prince Philip, who officially retired from royal duties in August 2017 and is now rarely seen in public, was not present.

His 100th birthday is only six months away.

Also missing was Prince Andrew, who withdrew from public life in the wake of his friendship with Geoffrey Epstein.

The Queen stood on the steps of the Escury's entrance in the castle's quadrangle, surrounded by family members, and listened as the Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army played Christmas carols.

Four small Christmas trees, decorated with white lights, were on each side of the steps.

Members of the firm kept a distance from each other's respective bubbles as they posed for a photo.

Her Majesty was all smiles as she dressed in a vibrant red coat, matching hat, black gloves, and carrying her trademark Launa handbag.

The Duchess of Cambridge wore a dark green coat with a faux fur neckline for the special royal gathering.

William and Catherine, Charles, Camilla, Anne, Edward, and Sophie used the opportunity to greet a number of local volunteers and key workers from organizations and charities in Berkshire.

These individuals will be volunteering or working to help others over the Christmas period.

Windsor Castle is the first stop on the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's tour of England, Scotland, and Wales by the Royal Train, during which they have paid tribute to the work of individuals and organizations in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Earlier today, the couple admitted they were still struggling over their plans for Christmas.

They told students in Cardiff that they didn't know who to spend the festive season with, as the Queen last week made the decision to cancel her annual family get-together at Sandringham.

“It is so difficult we are still trying to make plans,” William said.

“It's difficult to know what to do for the best.”