The Princess of Wales‘s annual carol concert is an unmissable date in the royal diary every festive season.
And this year’s event, which took place on December 5 at Westminster Abbey in London, was no different.
The broadcast of the ‘Together at Christmas‘ service was aired on ITV1 and ITVX on Christmas Eve from 7.25pm – with an additional surprise for viewers.
To their delight, Kate, 43, and her ten-year-old daughter Charlotte to performed a piano duet, pre-recorded in the Inner Hall at Windsor Castle last week.
The pair gave a stunning rendition of Holm Sound by Erland Cooper – a Scottish composer and producer from the Orkney Islands – whose work is inspired by nature and connection, themes of deep importance to the future queen.
It was shown alongside a voiceover of Kate reading the letter given to attendees of the service and footage of guests arriving at the abbey for the concert.
Royal fans gushed at the pair’s ‘absolutely beautiful’ performance which ‘brought tears to people’s eyes’ with others noting ‘Catherine looks so proud of Princess Charlotte’.
But though the duo’s appearance was the highlight of the evening, a host of other royals were also in attendance at the high-profile event – including a wheelchair-bound Prince Michael of Kent and Princess Eugenie’s rarely seen goddaughter.
The Princess of Wales’s annual carol concert is an unmissable date in the royal diary every festive season. And this year’s event (pictured) was no different
To their delight, Kate, 43, united with her ten-year-old daughter Charlotte to perform a piano duet (pictured), pre-recorded in the Inner Hall at Windsor Castle last week
But though the duo’s appearance was the highlight of the evening, a host of other royals were also in attendance at the high-profile event (pictured)
Kate’s husband Prince William, 43, and their other two children, Princes George, 12, and Louis, seven, supported her from the congregation, as they did last year.
It was the first time the Wales family had been seen together in public since their appearance at Trooping the Colour, the King’s birthday parade, in June.
The three siblings arrived with their father, who later gave a reading during the service, and added links to a red paper chain on a Christmas tree at the front of the abbey.
Kate greeted them warmly, putting her hands on their shoulders as they walked in.
Both boys looked smart in suits with their hair neatly combed to one side, while Charlotte wore a black velvet dress with a white collar and a black bow in her hair.
The event, now in its fifth year, celebrated ‘the power of reaching out’ and honoured ‘love in all its forms’, while handing awards to community stalwarts across the UK.
The Waleses were also joined by other senior members of the royal family at the heartwarming event.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, 60, the wife of King Charles’s brother, Prince Edward, was all smiles in a stylish burgundy coat.
And Zara Tindall, 44, the daughter of Princess Anne, was also in the congregation, accompanied by her husband, former rugby union player Mike Tindall, 47.
William’s cousin was the picture of elegance, as she stepped out in a navy wool coat with black accents to match her heels and lace skirt.
The Daily Mail understands that while Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie were invited to attend the event, both were unable to join other family members.
It is believed they were touched at the invitation but had previous commitments.
This came despite the disgrace that has befallen their parents, former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, 65, and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, 66, amid the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
Other members of the wider royal family were also present, like Lady Sarah Chatto, 61, and her husband Daniel Chatto, 68.
She is the only daughter of the late Queen’s sister, Princess Margaret and her husband, Antony Armstrong-Jones.
Also in attendance were the late Queen’s cousin, the Duke of Gloucester, 81, and his wife, the Duchess, 79.
Kate’s husband Prince William, 43, and their other two children, Princes George, 12, and Louis, seven, supported her from the congregation, as they did last year. Pictured: The Wales family arriving at the service
The three siblings arrived with their father, who later gave a reading during the service, and added links (pictured) to a red paper chain on a Christmas tree at the front of the abbey
Sophie (pictured, leaving the service), Duchess of Edinburgh, 60, the wife of King Charles’s brother, Prince Edward, was all smiles in a stylish burgundy coat
Zara Tindall, 44, the daughter of Princess Anne, was also in the congregation, accompanied by her husband, former rugby union player Mike Tindall, 47 (pictured together leaving the service)
Other members of the wider royal family were also present, like Lady Sarah Chatto, 61, and her husband Daniel Chatto, 68 (pictured together attending the service)
Also in attendance were the late Queen’s cousin, the Duke of Gloucester, 81, and his wife, the Duchess, 79 (pictured together, attending the service)
Their daughter, Lady Davina Windsor (left), 48, was in the congregation too, with her two children, Senna Kowhai Lewis (centre), 15, and Tane Mahuta Lewis (right), 13
Another of the late Queen’s cousins, Prince Michael of Kent (pictured, attending the service), 83, was also in attendance in a wheelchair
His only son, Lord Frederick Windsor, 46, attended with his wife, actress Sophie Winkleman, 45, and their daughters Maud, 12, and Isabella, nine. Pictured: The family arriving at the service
Princess Eugenie is a proud godmother to Maud, who was a bridesmaid at the royal’s wedding in 2018 (pictured, right, with Princess Charlotte, left) and is rarely seen in public
Also present was Lady Helen Taylor (pictured attending the service), 61, the daughter of another of the late Queen’s cousins, the Duke of Kent, 90, and his wife, the late Duchess of Kent, 92
Kate’s own family, including her parents Michael and Carole Middleton (pictured attending the service), were present in the congregation too
Kate’s brother James Middleton and his wife Alizee Thevenet (pictured leaving the service) were also in the congregation
The event also featured a host of celebrities. Actors Kate Winslet and Chiwetel Ejiofor (pictured together, attending the service) both gave readings
Celebrity chef Dame Mary Berry (pictured arriving at the service with her daughter Annabel Bosher) created a Christmas wreath for display in the abbey
Singers Katie Melua (second right), Dan Smith from the band Bastille (centre), Griff (second left) and Fisherman’s Friends (left) all performed at the event. Pictured: The artists speaking with the Princess of Wales at the service
Ted Lasso actress Hannah Waddingham had been due to join them, singing the much-loved carol In The Bleak Midwinter – but had to pull out last minute due to health issues. Pictured: Waddingham attending the service as a congregant instead of a performer
Famous faces in the congregation included Schitt’s Creek actor Eugene Levy (pictured speaking with the Princess of Wales at the service), who featured William in the new series of his travel show, The Reluctant Traveler, earlier this year
Their daughter, Lady Davina Windsor, 48, was in the congregation too, with her two children, who she shares with ex-husband, Gary Lewis, 55, a Maori New Zealander.
Senna Kowhai Lewis, 15, and Tane Mahuta Lewis, 13, made a rare public appearance alongside their mother.
Another of the late Queen’s cousins, Prince Michael of Kent, 83, was also present at the service, in a wheelchair.
His only son, Lord Frederick Windsor, 46, also attended, with his wife, actress Sophie Winkleman, 45, and their daughters Maud, 12, and Isabella, nine.
Princess Eugenie is a proud godmother to Maud, who was a bridesmaid at the royal’s wedding in 2018 and is rarely seen in public.
Also present was Lady Helen Taylor, 61, the daughter of another of the late Queen’s cousins, the Duke of Kent, 90, and his wife, the late Duchess of Kent, 92.
Kate’s own family, including her parents Michael and Carole Middleton, her brother James Middleton and his wife Alizee Thevenet, also came to the service.
The event also featured a host of celebrities, from actors, to musicians, to sportspeople.
Actors Kate Winslet and Chiwetel Ejiofor both gave readings, while celebrity chef Dame Mary Berry created a Christmas wreath for display in the abbey.
Singers Katie Melua, Dan Smith from the band Bastille, Griff and Fisherman’s Friends all performed at the event.
And Ted Lasso actress Hannah Waddingham had been due to join them, singing the much-loved carol In The Bleak Midwinter.
But minutes before guests arrived, it was revealed she would not perform as ‘her singing voice has been compromised from an exhausting filming schedule’.
Famous faces in the congregation included singers Marvin and Rochelle Humes, presenter Amanda Holden, comedian Tom Allen and rapper Professor Green.
Schitt’s Creek actor Eugene Levy, who featured William in the new series of his travel show, The Reluctant Traveler, earlier this year, was also present.
