Notably absent was the former Prince Andrew, who stepped back from public duties in 2019 and had his royal titles removed last year amid the fallout over his links to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Also missing from this snap was Sir Tim Laurence, who appeared in the 2023 coronation photograph.
The image underscores a continued move toward a slimmer working monarchy, a plan discussed publicly in recent years. It also reflects how some relatives and younger family members keep lower profiles while senior royals maintain visible roles in official life.