The Princess of Wales's annual Christmas carol concert will take place on Friday, December 11, at Westminster Abbey, Kensington Palace confirmed this morning.
Kate will welcome around 1,600 guests for her sixth time hosting the service, with her husband and three children anticipated to attend the festive occasion. The hour-long event will highlight the significance of love, kindness and supporting one another.
Guests and Performances
Attendees will include individuals who have made a meaningful contribution to helping others in their local areas, along with several celebrity personalities. The broadcast service will showcase traditional and modern Christmas music, with readings and performances from special guests who are yet to be revealed.
Last year, performances came from Griff, Dan Smith, Zak Abel and Katie Melua, while Kate Winslet and the Prince of Wales delivered readings. The royal couple's three children—Prince George, 13, Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince Louis, eight—have observed the service from the front row for the previous three years.
Broadcast Details
The service will air on ITV1 and ITVX on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day morning. Additionally, 15 Together at Christmas community carol services will occur throughout the UK, from the Shetland Isles to Devon.
A representative from the Royal Foundation commented: "Together at Christmas has become a cherished festive tradition, bringing together inspirational individuals from across the United Kingdom and celebrating the people, relationships and communities that help others feel supported, connected and less alone."
"A joyful celebration of Christmas, this year's service will highlight the importance of love, kindness and caring for one another, and recognise the many ways people create supportive environments within their families, communities and everyday lives. It will celebrate the individuals who allow others to feel safe enough to reach out for help, creating hope from vulnerability and connecting us more deeply. Through small acts of kindness, we can create a culture of care to support each other through life's uncertain moments."
