In a heartwarming festive moment, the Princess of Wales and her daughter, Princess Charlotte, have shared a special musical performance for this year's royal Christmas celebrations.
A Mother-Daughter Musical Moment
The touching duet saw mother and daughter sit side-by-side at the piano to perform a piece they know well by the Scottish composer Erland Cooper. The performance was recorded for the Together at Christmas concert, an event the Princess of Wales has staged for the past five years.
The recording took place last week in Windsor Castle's Inner Hall and was aired as part of the ITV1 screening of the service on Christmas Eve. For their rendition of Cooper's piece 'Holm Sound', Kate played using only her left hand while Charlotte played with just her right, showcasing a perfectly coordinated family effort.
Highlights of the Festive Service
The concert itself was held at Westminster Abbey on December 5. While the piano duet was pre-recorded and not part of the live event, the broadcast featured footage of guests arriving, including a charming scene where the Prince of Wales and Kate watched their children tie paper chains bearing their names on a "Connection Tree" outside the historic abbey.
In a letter that accompanied every order of service, which the princess also narrated, she reflected on how the Christmas period reminds us "how deeply our lives are woven together". She wrote that even when life feels "fragmented or uncertain", the festive season "invites us to remember the power of reaching out to one another".
A Tradition of Musical Surprises
This is not the first time Kate has surprised audiences with her musical talents at this event. At the inaugural carol concert five years ago, she accompanied singer-songwriter Tom Walker on piano as he sang his Christmas song, 'For Those Who Can’t Be Here'.
It is understood the princess wanted to include this latest musical element to highlight her belief in the importance of connections, a theme echoed in her letter. The pair clearly enjoyed the experience, smiling at each other throughout the performance, a piece they reportedly enjoy playing together at home.
