The Princess of Wales will host the annual Together At Christmas service once again at Westminster Abbey on December 11 where the theme will be love, kindness and caring for each other
The Princess of Wales has announced her annual cherished Christmas carol concert will be returning for a sixth year.
Kate will once again host the Together At Christmas service yet again next month, with the service set to celebrate the importance of love, kindness and caring for one another.
It will take place on December 11 at Westminster Abbey, with more than 1,600 guests expected to be invited, including those who have played an important role in supporting others in their communities. The service, which will later be televised, will feature traditional and contemporary Christmas music, readings and performances from special guests.
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It will be broadcast on ITV1 and ITVX on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day morning. In addition, 15 Together At Christmas community carol services will take place across the UK, from the Shetland Isles to Devon.
Last year, Kate was joined by Prince William and their three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis at the service, which celebrated love in all its forms.
Other royals who joined Kate to lend their support at the service included Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, Zara and Mike Tindall, as well as Kate’s parents Carole and Michael Middleton Celebrities such actress Kate Winslet, singer Katie Melua and chef Dame Mary Berry were also in attendance.
During last year’s broadcast, Kate was joined by daughter Charlotte for a special surprise piano duet. During the opening segment last year, mother and daughter appeared side by side playing a special piece of music by Scottish composer Erland Cooper, renowned for taking inspiration for his melodic work from nature and connection.
The announcement comes as Kate also issued a special message today in Welsh – as she cheered on broadcaster Owain Wyn Evans on the final day of his four-nation cycling challenge in aid of Children In Need.
The Welshman, 42, is taking part in a five-day cycle ride that will take him through Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and Wales, before finishing in Cardiff today.
Kate appeared on BBC Radio 2 this morning to wish Evans well as she spoke in his native Welsh. Her message, translated to English, said: “Hi Owain, it’s Catherine, you’re doing so well. Keep going! Wishing you all the very best!”
After hearing Kate’s message, Evans said: “Oh my goodness, wow,” and added that her Welsh pronunciation was “perfect”.
It’s not the first time that the princess has issued a message speaking Welsh. On St David’s Day earlier this year, both she and William spoke the language in a video message wishing the people of Wales a ‘happy St David’s Day’. Evans began his broadcasting career in Welsh-language television when he presented the children’s news programme Ffeil.
He later presented the weather on BBC Wales Today and began hosting BBC Radio 2’s Early Breakfast Show in 2023. By Friday morning, his challenge had raised £2.9 million for Children In Need.
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