Princess Kate beamed as she high-fived scouts at last night’s Christmas carol service – saying they were “inspiring”.
The Princess of Wales was dazzling in an all-white suit as she crouched down to chat with the youngsters at the Together at Christmas concert.
The schoolchildren from the 3rd Upton Scout Group in Slough could be seen grinning as Kate popped over to say hello during the festive service at Westminister Abbey.
They had been part of a group of kids who volunteered in The Big Help Out event on King Charles’ Coronation weekend.
Princess Kate high-fived the youngsters after telling them: “It was really inspiring. Seriously; good job.”
The young scouts were amongst the children who had gone “above and beyond” for their country – including seven-year-old Oscar Burrow.
The schoolboy from Lancaster sat and chatted to Kate after he raised more than £40,000 for Derian House Children’s Hospice.
Oscar raised the money for the charity, which offers respite and end-of-life care for children, by climbing 12 mountains by the age of six.
His mum Kimberley Burrow said afterwards that Princess Kate had said the seven-year-old was “doing a fantastic job” and that she hoped he’d inspire other youngsters.
The Princess hosted last night’s event, which Brits will get to see on Christmas Eve. She was snapped waving to crowds as she made her way inside ahead of the event. The Princess was then joined by Prince William and their three youngsters.
Princess Charlotte, Prince George and Prince Louis looked gorgeous in their blue and maroon coats, as they held their parents’ hands and headed into the festive event.
The children could be seen holding letters – which they then posted to less fortunate children in time for Christmas.
After the service, Louis showed his cheeky side as the trio held candles. The young prince was seen playfully blowing out his big sister’s candle as Princess Kate laughed.
Ahead of the service, Kate was seen chatting to Dame Sheila Hancock.
A teaser clip for the Royal Carols: Together At Christmas programme featuring Kate aired on ITV1 on Thursday.
In it, Kate said: “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.”
