Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis melted hearts as they joined their mother, the Princess of Wales, for her annual Christmas carol concert on Friday. The festive celebration at Westminster Abbey brought the royal family together, but it was the young royals who stole the spotlight.
Dressed to impress, George, 12, and Louis, seven, looked dapper in classic suits, while Charlotte, ten, wowed in a festive satin dress paired with dark tights. The young royals – seen by many as Kate’s perfect little helpers – made their mark at the major royal fixture, officially kicking off the Wales family’s festive season.
The royal children were seen walking over to the “Connection Tree’ where guests had been invited to add their own named loop onto a paper chain adorning the tree, symbolising the power of togetherness and the importance of moments of connection with one another. The children added their own red pieces of card to the tree before the Dean and Chapter of Westminster met them at the entrance, welcoming them back inside the Abbey.
The trio beamed as they joined other family members, including Michael and Carole Middleton, Zara and Mike Tindall and the Duchess of Edinburgh.
The Princess of Wales presided over her Together at Christmas service at Westminster Abbey, now in its fifth year, which brought together 1,600 guests. This year’s theme was to celebrate love in all its forms, with Hollywood stars Kate Winslet and Chiwetel Ejiofor delivering readings, alongside the Prince of Wales.
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Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis melted hearts as they stepped out to support their mother, the Princess of Wales.
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Held at Westminster Abbey, the festive event brought the royal family together in celebration of Christmas, with the young royals stealing the spotlight.
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George, Charlotte, and Louis were the picture of festive cheer, receiving a warm reception from the crowds gathered outside the Abbey.
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Dressed impeccably for the occasion, George and Louis looked smart in classic suits, while Charlotte wore a festive velvet dress.
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This event is the fifth time Kate has staged her Together At Christmas carol service, which is supported by The Royal Foundation.
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When Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, ten, and Prince Louis, seven, arrived with their father, a happy Kate was there to meet them.
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Outside the Abbey, the family stopped at a “Connection Tree” decorated with paper chains bearing the names of guests. The children added their names to the tree, a symbol of togetherness and the importance of moments of connection.
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The Princess of Wales looked very proud as she walked inside with Charlotte
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Kate arrived before the service to meet some of the stars performing or giving readings, including actress Kate Winslet and singer Katie Melua.
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The Dean and Chapter of Westminster meet with the royal children inside the Abbey.
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There was a buzz in the air, then a hush, as the Prince and Princess arrived with George, Charlotte and Louis. Then the service began, as it has done previously, with the lone voice of a young chorister, singing the first verse of Once in Royal David’s City, followed by the choir and then the entire congregation.
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The service recognised individuals from across the UK who may have dedicated or volunteered their time to others, led initiatives that bring people in their community together, or offered a helping hand to those around them.
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Prince George and Princess Charlotte during the Together At Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey
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The Wales family seen departing from the service
The service will recognise individuals from across the UK who may have dedicated or volunteered their time to be present with others, led initiatives that bring people in their community together, or offered a helping hand to those around them.
Among those invited is schoolgirl Madison Reed, who last year raised more than £1,360 for the Archie Foundation by Highland dancing in 26 locations across Scotland, each beginning with a different letter of the alphabet. She raised the funds for the charity, which supports sick children receiving medical care in north-east Scotland, along with their families.
In a letter that was available to all guests, and released prior to the event, the Princess of Wales praised community stalwarts invited to the service, telling them they are making an “extraordinary difference to the lives of others”.
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She also touched on the virtues of the Christmas period that reminds us “how deeply our lives are woven together”, adding that despite life feeling “fragmented or uncertain” at times, the festive season “invites us to remember the power of reaching out to one another”.