Together at Christmas Carol Service at Westminster Abbey

The Royal Family joined the Princess of Wales for the second annual ‘Together at Christmas’ Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on December 15th. Spearheaded by the Princess, and supported by the Royal Foundation, the service recognises the selfless efforts of individuals, families and communities across the UK, and celebrate and showcase the joy that human connection and togetherness can bring. 

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This year’s carol service is dedicated to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the values Her Majesty demonstrated throughout her life, including duty, empathy, faith, service, kindness, compassion and support for others. These principles are shared and personified by the inspirational guests who were invited to the abbey in recognition of their tireless work to help and care for those around them. Combining traditional and modern elements to encompass people of all faiths and none, the service will see the world-renowned Westminster Abbey choir perform some of the nation’s most beloved carols, including ‘O Come, All Ye Faithful’, which was selected through a public poll. The carols will sit alongside musical performances by guests including Craig David, Alexis Ffrench and Samantha Barks, and a special duet from Alfie Boe and Melanie C. Poignant readings will be delivered by speakers including the Prince of Wales, Dame Kristin Scott Thomas, Hugh Bonneville and Kadeena Cox. The event will be broadcast as part of ‘Royal Carols: Together at Christmas’, a special programme narrated by Catherine Zeta Jones, airing on ITV1 on Christmas Eve. The broadcast will feature additional content including an introduction from the Princess of Wales, films highlighting individuals who go above and beyond to support others, and tributes to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla led the Royal Family in support of the Princess of Wales, who was also joined by the Prince, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, the Countess of Wessex,  Zara and Mike TindallPrincess Beatrice and Count Edoardo Mapelli MozziPrincess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke of KentPrince and Princess Michael of Kent and their respective children, grandchildren, and spouses. Michael and Carole Middleton, James and Alizee Middleton and Pippa and James Mathews were also present. 

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