The Duchess of Cambridge was joined by Prince William and
members of the royal family as she hosted a special Christmas carol
service at Westminster Abbey.
Kate was supported by Sophie Wessex and Zara
Tindall and a host of others. The Duchess’ family,
including her parents Carole and Michael Middleton, and her siblings, were
also spotted arriving at the Abbey.
The Duchess looked
festive in a red Catherine Walker dress with matching Gianvito Rossi
heels.
The Duchess was also
loaned the Queen Mother’s sapphire and diamond earrings, first borrowed in
2015. She brought back a red Miu Miu clutch bag from her royal tour of Canada
in 2016.
The Countess of Wessex
was among the members of the royal family in attendance. Sophie cut an elegant
figure in a green satin blouse, white high-waisted trousers and a burgundy
corduroy coat from Victoria Beckham.
Sophie kept her makeup
natural with a pop of colour on her lips and a highlighter on her freckles.
She wore her blonde locks in an updo and added a pendant-style necklace.
Prince William’s cousin,
Zara Tindall, made a rare appearance at a royal event, alongside husband
Mike. The equestrian wrapped up against the December chill in a navy
boucle coat. Mike and Zara became parents for the third time in March
this year, with the birth of their son Lucas. The couple held a joint
christening for their son in Windsor last month, alongside Princess Eugenie and
Jack Brooksbank’s son, August.
Princess Eugenie looked
gorgeous in a caped green coat and knee-high boots for the concert.
Kate’s father, Michael
Middleton, joined his wife and youngest children.
The Duchess’ proud family
look on as they take their seats in the second row.
The Together At Christmas carol service was
hosted and spearheaded by the Duchess, and supported by The Royal Foundation,
to pay tribute to the incredible work of individuals and organizations across
the UK who have supported their communities through the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a moving message, Kate wrote how the pandemic showed
the “importance of simply
being together” and “how powerful human connection is to us
all” and reflected on the “countless and previously unimaginable
challenges” of the Covid-19 crisis.
She further said:
“We have lost loved ones, seen our frontline workers placed under
immeasurable pressure, and we have experienced heart-wrenching isolation from
those we hold most dear. Alongside this, we have seen how communities have come
together to support those most in need. And
through our separation from others, we have been reminded just how powerful
human connection is to us all. Just how much we need one another. And
how loving and feeling a sense of belonging to one another can provide comfort
in tough times. The importance of simply being together.”
The event featured carols
sung by the Westminster Abbey choir alongside Leona Lewis and Ellie Goulding –
who performed at the Cambridges’ wedding reception in 2011.
The service also included readings delivered by the Duke of
Cambridge, British Paralympian and junior doctor Kim Daybell and Good
Morning Britain‘s Kate Garraway.
Royal fans will be able
to watch the Christmas concert when it is televised by ITV on Christmas Eve at
7.30pm.
