Kate Middleton’s Next Big Comeback Includes This Beloved Christmas Tradition
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One of Kate Middleton’s most anticipated events of the year is returning this holiday season.
Kensington Palace confirmed today that the Princess of Wales will host her annual “Together at Christmas” carol service for the fourth year in a row. This time around, the beloved tradition will take place at Westminster Abbey on Friday, December 6.
“This year’s service provides a moment to reflect upon the importance of love and empathy, and how much we need each other, especially in the most difficult times of our lives,” the palace said in a statement. “The service will shine a light on individuals from all over the UK who have shown love, kindness, and empathy towards others in their communities.”
Since launching in 2021, “Together at Christmas” has become a staple holiday event on the royal calendar. In past years, Prince William and the couple’s kids, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, have all supported Kate at the service. Other royals—including King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Princess Beatrice, and Princess Eugenie—as well as the Princess of Wales’ own parents and siblings, have attended the festivities, too.
The event has also served as the site of some unexpected royal moments. During the 2021 program, for instance, Kate surprised viewers by delivering her first-ever public piano performance, in which she accompanied Scottish singer Tom Walker for his song “For Those Who Can’t Be Here.”
“This year, Her Royal Highness wanted to celebrate the many people supporting those in need—individuals who have inspired, counselled, comforted, and above all else shown that love is the greatest gift we can receive,” the palace continued in its statement. “This theme takes inspiration from the Christmas story which encourages us to consider the experiences of others and the important human need of giving and receiving empathy.”
This year, the palace estimates that 1,600 guests will be in attendance at the Abbey. Musical performances will feature the Westminster Abbey choir alongside a buncha singers, including Paloma Faith, Olivia Dean, and Gregory Porter.
As usual, the service will also be broadcast for viewers across the U.K. It will air on ITV1 and ITVX on December 24.
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