“And so tonight’s guests have been invited in recognition of their support of our youngest children, as we shine a spotlight on the critical role they play in nurturing and raising the future generation,” the Princess of Wales said, referring to the spotlight onShaping Usat this year’s service.
“From parents and carers, to early educators, midwives, health visitors and community volunteers, thank you for all you do in helping the very youngest members of our communities, feel safe, valued and loved,” Kate said. “This is not just making a difference to children today, it will go on to shape a happier, healthier, fairer world in the future.”
“I do hope you enjoy this evening and I wish you all a very Merry Christmas,” she concluded.
Timed to the introduction, new photos from the inside Westminster Abbey service were also released. The show is linked to her Shaping Us campaign from theRoyal Foundation Centre for Early Childhoodand will highlight her early years initiative, launched in January.
In a commercial that airedbefore the Christmas concert, Princess Kate appeared before a grand Christmas tree and candles sporting a white outfit with pearl details.
“Join me this Christmas Eve for a special carol service as we say a heartfelt thank you to all those supporting the very youngest members of our society during those crucial early years,” she said.
Princess Kate gathered withmembers of the family— including all three of her children,Prince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louis— and people in the early years space for the Christmas carol concert on Dec. 8. Dressed inhead-to-toe winter white, the royalacted as hostof the event.
While photos of arrivals made the rounds already, on Christmas Eve, everyone will find out what happened inside Westminster Abbey.
Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis exit the Together At Christmas Carol Service at Westminster Abbey in London on December 8.Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Though the Princess of Wales didn’t play piano at the 2022 show on Dec. 15, 2022, the festive event was again held to bring together members of the royal family with charity staff, community volunteers, frontline workers, military personnel and more to “celebrate the joythat human connection can bring,” Buckingham Palace said.
Princess Charlotte, Kate Middleton and Prince George at the carol concert on Dec. 8.Chris Jackson/Getty
Chris Jackson/Getty
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Last year’s program was woven withtributestoQueen Elizabeth, who died in September 2022 at age 96.
“This carol service is dedicated to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and to all those who are sadly no longer with us. Her Late Majesty’s strongly held values of duty, compassion and faith have guided the creation of this service,” a message inside the program forRoyal Carols: Together at Christmasread.
As the service began, a film played highlighting how the late Queen was at the heart of Christmas Day for so many people with her annual holiday address. Prince William also gave a poignant reading and revisited his late grandmother’sChristmas broadcastfrom 2012.
source: people.com
