Christmas Carols

The royals presented a unified front for their annual carols event as the family spends their first Christmas without the late monarch.

The loveable bear joined forced with the Queen to launch her televised Jubilee concert earlier this year. The young royal’s face lit up as she heard the reference to Paddington Bear. Kate dedicated the service to the Queen and to “all those who are sadly no longer with us”. “Her Majesty held Christmas close to her heart, as a time that brought people together and reminded us of the importance of faith, friendship and family, and to show empathy and compassion.” The Princess of Wales, who spearheaded the service with support from The Royal Foundation, said she was “thrilled” to return to the abbey for a second year. Princess Kate opened the service by paying tribute to the Queen’s “incredible legacy” and thanked her for “bringing us together” in a touching video message,

Kate Middleton, The Princess of Wales, will host the festive event at Westminster Abbey while Catherine Zeta-Jones will narrate the special programme.

The carols will sit alongside musical performances by guests including Craig David, Alexis Ffrench and Samantha Barks, and a special duet from Alfie Boe and Melanie C. Viewers will be able to tune into the concent at 7pm on ITV1. The festive concert will return to [ ITV ](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/all-about/itv)on Christmas Eve and will see the Princess of Wales host a special Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey. She added: "So, whilst Christmas will feel very different this year, we can still remember the memories and traditions we shared. Her Majesty leaves with us an incredible legacy and one that has deeply inspired many of us." This year, we've invited hundreds of inspiring individuals to the service.

Kate Middleton's Christmas carol concert will be broadcast on Saturday evening, but a new photo of the royal has been released ahead of the event.

She added: "So, whilst Christmas will feel very different this year, we can still remember the memories and traditions we shared. "This year, we've invited hundreds of inspiring individuals to the service. And ahead of the big event a new festive photo of the Princess of Wales has been released. The tweet has met with a warm response from fans, as one replied: "Oh my, a surprise!! This Christmas will be our first without Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth," she said. We can't wait for you to see it!"

Princess Charlotte and Prince George melted hearts as they were spotted singing Christmas Carols at the special service spearheaded by Kate, the Princess of ...

[Princess Charlotte](/latest/princess-charlotte) and [Prince George](/latest/prince-george) looked adorable as they joined the rest of the Royal Family and the congregation in singing Christmas Carols throughout a special service. The well-behaved children were spotted holding a candle and the programme of the service as they sang the carols and hymns chosen for the event. The royal children joined [Prince William](/latest/prince-william) and [Kate](/latest/kate-middleton), the Prince and Princess of Wales, at Westminster Abbey to attend the second Together at Christmas.

Kate Middleton dedicated the carol service to the late Queen, as others including Prince William remembered her words and gestures from over the years.

Catherine should be proud of putting this together and would've made the Queen proud." Think HRH the princess of Wales did a fabulous job... "This year, we've invited hundreds of inspiring individuals to the service. A sixth viewer commented: "Watching #royalcarols the tribute piece to the late Majesty the Queen is beautiful. Kate dedicated the service to the Queen and to "all those who are sadly no longer with us". "Her Majesty held Christmas close to her heart, as a time that brought people together and reminded us of the importance of faith, friendship and family, and to show empathy and compassion.

One Eau Claire church is starting its own traditions this Christmas.

We’ll share those and hopefully laugh a lot,” said Pastor Jen. And its that fellowship people are needing and craving. But we didn’t have Sunday morning services, so that people could be home with family or go to family members and then have something to do in the afternoon to celebrate Christmas,” said Pastor Jen Barnet. “It kind of started out as a way for me to be at home with my family in the morning as well. They want to sing those carols they know. Kind of a family feel to the event where family gets together,” said Pastor Jen.

Rushen Silver Band held its inaugural Christmas Carol Train last week. The event, which sold out weeks in advance, saw passengers disembark at stations between ...

‘It was a very festive atmosphere and fantastic to hear 180 people singing carols with the band. [Port Erin](/topic/port-erin) and [Castletown](/topic/castletown) to enjoy carols on the platforms. ‘We were delighted with the support and the number of people who came.