Catherine, Princess of Wales was in the holiday spirit as she arrived at Westminster Abbey for her special Christmas concert, supported by a flock of her royal relatives – including her children.
The Together At Christmas community carol service, supported by The Royal Foundation, paid tribute “to those who work to support babies, young children and families in our communities across the U.K. and a celebration of the golden opportunity that the birth of a new baby brings”, according to the palace.
Catherine, Princess of Wales attends the Together At Christmas community carol service.
(Image: Getty)Writing about the concert on Instagram, Princess Catherine said: “Such a special evening with @earlychildhood here at Westminster Abbey, joining so many wonderful people who do so much to support babies and children in our communities.”
“The role of the early years workforce in #ShapingUs is so important, building supportive, nurturing worlds around children and the adults in their lives.”
It was the third annual edition of the royal event, with the concert spearheaded and hosted by the Princess of Wales in one of her most high-profile Christmas projects yet.
All three of Catherine and William’s children attended the event in 2023.
(Image: Getty)The carol service will also be televised in the UK on Christmas Eve, making it one of Kate’s few TV appearances since joining the royal family over 10 years ago.
Catherine and William’s three children – Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis – were in attendance, along with a number of other key royals who turned out to show their support for Kate.
Whilst George and Charlotte attended the concert in 2022, this year marked Louis’ debut at the event.
Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh was in attendance, donning a stunning blue coat.
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Zara Tindall arrived with brother, Peter Phillips.
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Princess Beatrice was accompanied by husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, and her step-son, Christopher Woolf.
(Image: Getty)Sophie, Countess of Wessex arrived solo in a cream dress, brown boots and a blue coat. Zara Tindall also attended the concert dressed in a navy blue ensemble and maroon heels, while Princess Beatrice went for a tartan dress and blue velvet boots.
It wasn’t just royals who showed up to support Kate either – her own family also made appearances on the big night.
Carole and Michael Middleton stepped out to support their daughter, with Kate’s sister Pippa Middleton in tow with her husband, James Matthews.
Carole and Michael Middleton appeared at the event together.
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Pippa Middleton attended with her husband, James Matthews.
(Image: Getty)Other attendees included people the Prince and Princess of Wales have met through their charity projects and other work, as well as faith leaders, people from vulnerable groups and more.
All of the special guests were treated to a night of festivities and song as Kate led the carol concert, which featured performances from artists like Adam Lambert, Beverley Knight, Jacob Collier, Freya Ridings, James Bay, and the Westminster Abbey choir.
After the service, the family followed the clergy out of Westminster Abbey holding lit candles.
(Image: Getty)Like last year, William also had a special role on the night, delivering a reading during the service.
The royal family often go all-out for Christmas, both in their own homes and through their charity and other work.
Each year they share festive holiday cards, attend special Christmas events and gather together at the Sandringham estate for the holidays.
