Catherine, Princess of Wales Hosted the 4th Christmas Carol Service

On December 6, 2024, members of the Royal Family attended the Christmas Carol Service, Together at Christmas, at Westminster Abbey. It was the fourth Christmas Carol Service hosted by Catherine, the Princess of Wales. She started this special Advent season activity in 2021 to send warm comfort to those whose family members lost their lives during the pandemic.

This year, the Christmas Carol Service was even more meaningful as Catherine herself faced a very challenging health issue when she underwent chemotherapy for her cancer diagnosis after her abdominal surgery in January.

Together at Christmas Carol Service 2024

This year's theme is all about kindness and empathy. The service was supported by The Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales. It highlighted the importance of love and compassion, and how much we need each other, especially during the most difficult times in our lives.

The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children

The Waleses

Apart from members of the Royal Family and Kate's direct family, the Middletons, around 1,600 people across the United Kingdom were invited. People who have shown kindness towards others in their communities, through any means of support and generosity.

Kate radiant in a bright red coat dress

Kate and Prince Louis

Together at Christmas will be aired on television in the United Kingdom on December 24 at 7:30 in the evening in time for the Christmas Eve celebration.

Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester

Members of the Royal Family who attended: The Prince and Princess of Wales, their three children, the Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edo, bringing along his son, Wolfie, Zara Tindall, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, their children and grandchildren, the Duke of Kent. Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, Lady Gabriella, Lord and Lady Frederick Windsor, and their two daughters, Maud and Isabella.

The King and Queen, The Princess Royal and her husband, and The Duke of Edinburgh, who attended the past Christmas Carol Service, were not present this year.