Members of the royal family, including the Queen, came together today for a rare double christening at Windsor.

This unique event, believed to be the first of its kind for the royal family, took place after Her Majesty had to withdraw from several public engagements, including the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow and the Remembrance Sunday ceremony.

The 95-year-old monarch attended the religious ceremony for her great-grandchildren, the children of Princess Eugenie and Zara Tindall, confirming a source from the palace.

Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank were spotted arriving at Windsor ahead of the christening of their son, August.

Zara and Mike Tindall also arrived separately in their cars.

The joint christening service for the babies, August and Lucas Philip, was held at All Saints Chapel in Great Windsor Park, Berkshire.

It was an intimate gathering attended by the Queen, her immediate family, and close friends.

The presence of the Queen was particularly noteworthy, as she had recently withdrawn from various public events due to a back sprain, including the COP26 climate summit and the Remembrance Sunday ceremony.

According to The Sun, the monarch waited until the day of the christening to make her decision and consulted with her personal doctor beforehand.

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank’s son, August, was originally scheduled to be christened in July but had to be postponed due to COVID-19.

He was baptized alongside Lucas Philip, the son of Mike and Zara Tindall, who was born in March.

A royal source expressed the Queen’s keenness to attend the christening, stating that she understands the significance of the occasion for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

It is set to be a heartwarming family event and a time of celebration, especially after the challenges faced by certain members of the royal family, including the Queen herself.

Attending such a wonderful occasion is a way for her to move forward from the personal disappointment of missing last Sunday’s Remembrance events.

The ceremony was led by Canon Martin Pole, the chaplain to Great Windsor Park, and took place in the private Grade II listed church within the Royal Lodge House.