'Together At Christmas' Carol Service at Westminster Abbey: 2022 - 2025

[iceflower]

Photos of Westminster Abbey shared by the Prince and Princess of Wales ahead of today's carol service:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1996908893809905712

https://twitter.com/x/status/1996908931520848178

And here are the first photos of the carol service itself:


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Princess Kate supported by Prince William and royal relatives for annual carol concert – best photos

The Princess of Wales stepped out on Friday night for her annual carol concert, and she was supported by her husband and their three children

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Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are Kate's perfect little helpers at carol service

Prince William and Kate's children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis were among the guests at the annual carol service on Friday

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En vert sapin, Kate Middleton lance Noël à Westminster, devant George, Charlotte et Louis

EN IMAGES - La cinquième édition du concert « Together at Christmas », organisé tous les ans par Kate Middleton, a eu lieu ce vendredi en présence de la famille royale et notamment des trois enfants du couple de Galles, George, Charlotte et Louis.

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George, Charlotte et Louis chics et complices au concert de Noël de Kate

Pour la 5e édition de Together at Christmas, la princesse de Galles accueillait ce 5 décembre à l’abbaye de Westminster 1.600 invités mêlant bénévoles, stars et proches. Au premier rang son époux, William, et leurs enfants George, Charlotte et Louis, princes et princesse modèles.

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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/royals/article-15356895/Princess-Wales-Kate-Christmas-carol-service-Westminster-Abbey.html

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1997031296405852344

 

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Video:

Gala on Instagram: "KATE MIDDLETON FAIT SENSATION AU CONCERT DE NOËL La princesse de Galles a réuni la famille royale ce vendredi 5 décembre pour la cinquième édition de son concert « Together at Christmas » en l’abbaye de Westminster à Londres. À s

24K likes, 243 comments - galafr on December 5, 2025: "KATE MIDDLETON FAIT SENSATION AU CONCERT DE NOËL La princesse de Galles a réuni la famille royale ce vendredi 5 décembre pour la cinquième édition de son concert « Together at Christmas » en l’abbaye de Westminster à Londres. À ses côtés...

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HELLO! Magazine on Instagram: "The Princess of Wales shared some special moments with front row guests at the Together at Christmas Carol concert ✨🫶🏼"

19K likes, 293 comments - hellomag on December 5, 2025: "The Princess of Wales shared some special moments with front row guests at the Together at Christmas Carol concert ✨🫶🏼".

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Photos:

The Prince and Princess of Wales on Instagram: "So special to come together this evening for this year’s ‘Together at Christmas’ Carol Service. Grateful to everyone who helped make it such a warm and memorable celebration of love at Christmas. 🎄"

766K likes, 2,454 comments - princeandprincessofwales on December 5, 2025: "So special to come together this evening for this year’s ‘Together at Christmas’ Carol Service. Grateful to everyone who helped make it such a warm and memorable celebration of love at Christmas. 🎄".

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[Elly C]

Lovely to see the arrival of the whole Wales family.

 

[Lord-of-the-Manor]

Great turnout from the extended family. The Duchess of Gloucester is there with her children and grandchildren. (The Duke is there as well)

https://twitter.com/x/status/1996994035597136311

 

[Hans-Rickard]

What a lovely annual occasion it has become where the extended RF can also attend in full force… Lovely to see…

 

[caethi]

Also nice to see Lord Frederick Windsor and his family.

 

[suztav]

No York sisters? I guess they’ve been frozen out. Sad. They shouldn’t be held accountable for their parents.

 

[Ghost]

No York sisters? I guess they’ve been frozen out. Sad. They shouldn’t be held accountable for their parents.

They’ve been invited and declined - clashing schedules. Eugenie posted on her stories on instagram.

 

[iceflower]

Here's what Eugenie wrote in her instagram story:

Wish Bea and I could have been celebrating tonight with our family. Wishing @princeandprincessofwales such a special evening at her incredible carol service. What an amazing message of love and hope.

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[taogg]

No York sisters? I guess they’ve been frozen out. Sad. They shouldn’t be held accountable for their parents.

I believe they’ve chosen to stay out of the spotlight with the wider family for the next few months. So I don’t expect them at Sandringham this year either, or at least not walking to church with the other royals.

 

[Alisa]

I'm trying not to read too much into Eugenie's message.

 

[tommy100]

The DM has a story that they were both invited but had prior commitments. Whether that is true or not who knows but if they were invited it suggests no rift to me, I mean the Palace have been at pains to point out Charles (and in some reports William) didn't want to agree to anything that would affect Beatrice & Eugenie so them attending would have be the perfect way to underline that.

 

[tihkon2]

No York sisters? I guess they’ve been frozen out. Sad. They shouldn’t be held accountable for their parents.

You jump directly to that, rather than they were busy or even, didn't want to come?

 

[Minister of Court]

I guess the York branch all had conveniently ”prior engagements”.

Great to see the old Prince Michael out and about, and the Gloucesters there in full force!

 

[Erin9]

The DM has a story that they were both invited but had prior commitments. Whether that is true or not who knows but if they were invited it suggests no rift to me, I mean the Palace have been at pains to point out Charles (and in some reports William) didn't want to agree to anything that would affect Beatrice & Eugenie so them attending would have be the perfect way to underline that.

Agreed. Eugene taking the time to address this says plenty to me as is. She could have said nothing- and the rumor mill (regardless of DM sources) would really be churning. And the invite does reinforce other sources about Charles (and William’s) wishes. So, if there’s a rift of sorts, it sure seems everyone is trying to pretend otherwise.

I mean- this is a busy time of year. Lots of extended family didn’t come. It was lovely to see the ones who did.

Or maybe- as has been suggested- the girls want to keep a lower profile right now. I hope they don’t feel that way though. If they’re wanted at family events (as seems to be the case), they should be able attend if it works out for them to do so- and not worry about the public’s reaction.

 

[Elly C]

The DM has a story that they were both invited but had prior commitments. Whether that is true or not who knows but if they were invited it suggests no rift to me, I mean the Palace have been at pains to point out Charles (and in some reports William) didn't want to agree to anything that would affect Beatrice & Eugenie so them attending would have be the perfect way to underline that.

Yes, that’s how I understand it too. I don’t get the impression of any rift as both families seem keen to stress the invite was there and the regret to be unable to share such a special family occasion.

 

[Tatiana Maria]

The DM has a story that they were both invited but had prior commitments. Whether that is true or not who knows but if they were invited it suggests no rift to me, I mean the Palace have been at pains to point out Charles (and in some reports William) didn't want to agree to anything that would affect Beatrice & Eugenie so them attending would have be the perfect way to underline that.

The Mail story for anyone else who is interested:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15357341/Beatrice-Eugenie-decline-invitation-Kate.html

"It was previously reported that Catherine had personally reached out to her cousins-in-law, asking for them to attend the star-studded event alongside 1,600 other guests. The invitation was understood to be a bid to help keep the Royal Family united and connected this Christmas amid the latest scandal surrounding their father Andrew. While Beatrice, 37, and Eugenie, 35, were touched to have been asked, both had previous commitments and were unable to join other family members at the service."​

 

[FigTree]

It was a low cousin turnout really. Only Zara. So shrugs. People are busy.

 

[BriarRose]

For anyone with younger children, there’s a lot going on today and this weekend.

 

[yukari]

No York and everybody wondering, but Sophie has been coming alone everytime (despite the supposed good relationship between the Waleses and the Edinburghs) and no one questioning it?

Anyway, I have a feeling that of all three Wales children, Louis will end up the tallest. He's three years yonger than Charlotte but almost caught up to his sister and he's only seven. My youngest brother is also the tallest which is quite ironic/karmic considering my brother and I used to call him 'runt' when we're kids (it stopped when he's in high school when he reached my height and now I'm the shortest despite being the eldest).

 

[tommy100]

Eugenie missed last year's service and no one really said anything. Given her family split their time between the UK and Portugal and one assumes they focus their UK visits in Dec around Christmas time it makes sense if they don't travel over in early Dec much.
Anne hasn't attend often at all and again, no one questions the close bonds there - as seen in many public ways including the podcast appearance the Wales and Anne did. December is a busy month, and tbh I wouldn't be surprised if the Princesses are prioritising family time in private over a very public event right now.

 

[FigTree]

Hardly anyone goes. Zara, Peter, Beatrice and Eugenie have gone. Amd the year they brought Savannah, Isla and Wolfie was wonderful. Zara pretty much goes every year. And you usually do have at least one york.

 

[Elly C]

Hardly anyone goes.

Not a description I would use for an event that this year, apart from the hosts family which happens to include the heir to the throne, the Duke & Duchess of Edinburgh, the Duke & Duchess of Gloucester & their family, Prince Michael of Kent , Zara & Mike Tindall, Lord Frederick Windsor & his family.
Other years have seen a different mix, but the event has always been well supported by the Royal Family and the Middletons of course.

 

[Stefan]

No York and everybody wondering, but Sophie has been coming alone everytime (despite the supposed good relationship between the Waleses and the Edinburghs) and no one questioning it?

I think with the Wessex/Edinburgh children it has to do that they are still at school/unversity even more so as it during the week.

 

[Hallo girl]

I think with the Wessex/Edinburgh children it has to do that they are still at school/unversity even more so as it during the week.

Exam time in Scottish Universities, we also need to remember this is not a state event, that there must be a full turn out. It is an event to thank the guests.

 

[Lord-of-the-Manor]

I think this is a great event to see some of the extended members of the family. We get more royals here than we do on the balcony at BP nowadays

 

[yukari]

I think with the Wessex/Edinburgh children it has to do that they are still at school/unversity even more so as it during the week.

I honestly don't care why they didn't go. I'm just amused on how some are focusing on the Yorks then made theory of snubbing etc, yet none take a notice that Edward wasn't there either (has never attended in fact while even Michael of Kent was there in wheelchair) and no theory of snubbing or that he's bed bound or something.

 

[An Ard Ri]

Lovely to see the arrival of the whole Wales family.

Lovely to see the Wales family and the duchess of of Gloucester with her children/grandchildren.
Sad to see Prince Michael of Kent in a wheelchair!

 

[CyrilVladisla]

Philippa and James Matthews were not at the Christmas Carol Service.

 

[Ghost]

Philippa and James Matthews were not at the Christmas Carol Service.

They are in Abu Dhabi for some race. Work related for him.