2 h. ago Pope Francis death: Final image of church leader in last days as pontiff dies at 88

The Pope was unable to attend a host of traditional public Easter services in Rome before his death, with the 88-year-old not delivering the 'Urbi et Orbi' address on Sunday

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17 h. ago Chaotic scenes as dozens of travellers swamp Harrods for traditional Easter meet

There were chaotic scenes as travellers stood near the luxury department store in Knightsbridge when it was already teeming with shoppers.

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26 h. ago Duchess of Edinburgh looks regal in burgundy as she's joined by the Duke of Edinburgh and Earl of Wessex, 17, for Easter Sunday service

Sophie, 60, strode alongside her husband, Prince Edward, 61, and their son James, Earl of Wessex, 17, as they arrived at the traditional Easter Matins service at St George's Chapel.

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26 h. ago Key royals who missed major Easter Sunday service as well as William and Kate

The Prince and Princess of Wales were missing from the Royal Family's traditional Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle - and it seems they weren't the only members of the Firm to skip the service

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26 h. ago Controversial group of Morris dancers 'black up' for their traditional Easter parade

The group performed their day long dance through the town of Bacup on Easter Saturday to raise funds for Rossendale Hospice.

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27 h. ago Real reason Kate Middleton and Prince William skipped Easter service as Andrew appears

The King and Queen have been joined by several members of the Royal Family for the traditional Easter Sunday church service at Windsor Castle - but the Prince and Princess of Wales were missing from the ceremony

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27 h. ago Prince Andrew joins Charles and Camilla for Easter Sunday service

Duke of York attends royal family’s traditional Easter service at Windsor Castle with Sarah, Duchess of YorkKing Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by the Duke of York at the traditional Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle.Prince Andrew arrived at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, with the princess royal, his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York and Anne’s husband Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Laurence. Continue reading...

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27 h. ago Prince Andrew makes shock appearance at royal Easter service after 'spy' scandal

The King and Queen have led the Royal Family at the traditional Easter Sunday church service at St George's Chapel in Windsor with members of the family including Prince Andrew - but the Prince and Princess of Wales did not join them

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3 d. ago Why we eat fish instead of meat on Good Friday and where the tradition originated

It's a common tradition to tuck into fish dishes at the start of the Easter weekend - but why?

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3 d. ago It is risen! Cost of traditional Easter Sunday roast increases by 11% in a year

An own-label whole leg of lamb is now an average of £14.44 per kilogram across the four major supermarkets, up by £1.81 or 14 per cent from £12.63 when compared to the same period last year.

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3 d. ago Nearly half of Americans will skip Easter egg traditions due to high prices, survey finds

Forty-one percent of respondents said the Easter Bunny should give out money

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3 d. ago Kate Middleton and Prince William to 'skip huge Easter service' in break from royal tradition

Kate Middleton and Prince William will not be among the senior royals joining King Charles and Queen Camilla at the traditional Easter service this weekend, in a break from tradition

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3 d. ago Kate and William 'make major change to Easter plans' in break from royal tradition

William told the King he will miss the annual gathering this year. Charles will be joined by several senior royals , including the Queen.

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3 d. ago The Scottish whisky 'Easter hunt' sets you can buy for boozy twist on tradition

The collections include whiskies from some of Scotland's most renowned distilleries.

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4 d. ago Bank Holiday weekend marks the first time since Christmas families are getting together

BBQs (27%) and brunch (17%) join traditional roasts (16%) and easter egg hunts (26%) on Brits’ Easter itineraries

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5 d. ago Scotland's ancient Easter traditions that go back hundreds of years

From pace-eggin' to eating lamb, you can take part in some of them yourself.

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7 d. ago Almost half of Brits admit they would swap traditional Easter Eggs for a chocolate bar to get more value for money

Almost half (49%)** of chocolate-loving Brits would ditch a traditional Easter Egg and replace it with a bar if it meant they get more weight in chocolate, a recent study has found.

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7 d. ago AP PHOTOS: Germany's Sorbian ethnic minority celebrates Easter with egg decorating traditions

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors

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7 d. ago Germany's Sorbian ethnic minority celebrates Easter with egg decorating traditions

Members of Germany's Sorbian community carry on the tradition of decorating Easter eggs

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1 week ago A recipe for perfect roast lamb from Richard Corrigan, just in time for Easter

There’s nothing more traditional for Easter than lamb. Here, chef Richard Corrigan shares his favourite recipe

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