Kensington Palace has confirmed that the Princess of Wales's annual Christmas Carol Concert will take place on Friday, December 11. The service, known as Together At Christmas, will be hosted by Princess Catherine at Westminster Abbey for the sixth time.
Around 1,600 guests are expected to join the princess at the event, with her husband, Prince William, and their three children expected to attend. The service will focus on celebrating the importance of love, kindness and caring for one another.
Guests and Performances
Guests will include people who have played important roles in supporting others in their communities, as well as some famous faces. As in previous years, the service will feature a mix of traditional and contemporary Christmas music, along with readings and performances by special guests, who will be announced in due course.
The service will be recorded and aired on ITV, ITV1, and ITVX on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day morning.
Royal Family Attendance
Prince William is likely to join the princess at the service. Their children, Prince George, 13, Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince Louis, eight, could also attend. Other royals tend to step out for the yearly service, as well as Catherine's non-royal relatives, including her parents, Michael and Carole Middleton, and her siblings, James and Pippa. The official list of royals set to attend is yet to be confirmed.
A spokesperson from the Royal Foundation said: "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."
