Princess Kate and Prince William shared an exciting update ahead of the Together at Christmas Carol Service at Westminster Abbey this evening.
Final preparations are underway for Kate’s annual carol service which will also air on ITV in a Christmas Eve special.
The event is seen as one of Kate’s most iconic appearances in the royal calendar.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have shared an update on social media ahead of the event.
Princess Kate and Prince William shared an exciting update ahead of the Together at Christmas Carol Service at Westminster Abbey this evening.
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The couple wrote: “Westminster Abbey looking beautifully festive ahead of tonight’s Together at Christmas Carol Service.”
They accompanied the post with three pictures of the venue with Christmas decorations out in full force.
Last night, the royals shared a statement thanking artist Charlie Mackesy for his work on a special illustration for the service.
Mackesy created an illustration which will feature on the front cover of the Order of Service at the event.
Westminster Abbey looking beautifully festive ahead of tonight’s Together at Christmas Carol Service 🎄🎁❄️ pic.twitter.com/gtfsz2n5fs
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) December 6, 2024
The couple wrote on social media: “Looking forward to tomorrow’s Together at Christmas Carol Service at Westminster Abbey, celebrating love and empathy this festive season.
“Thank you @charliemackesy for bringing this year’s theme to life with a brilliant illustration!”
Mackesy’s illustration depicts a group of people embracing as they walk towards Westminster Abbey through the snow.
The artwork includes the poignant words: “How did I help? You were by my side. Which was everything.”
“How did I help?”
“You were by my side, which was everything.”Looking forward to tomorrow’s Together at Christmas Carol Service at Westminster Abbey, celebrating love and empathy this festive season
🎨Thank you @charliemackesy for bringing this year’s theme to life with a… pic.twitter.com/UIUCvvEfCU
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) December 5, 2024
This message embodies the carol service’s theme, emphasising how simply being present can provide crucial support to those in need.
Mackesy is widely known for his instantly recognisable illustrations that have offered comfort to people worldwide, particularly during difficult times.
Prince William will rush to France just hours after supporting Princess Kate at the Together at Christmas carol service this evening.
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The Prince of Wales will travel to Paris on Saturday to attend the reopening ceremony of Notre-Dame Cathedral, representing the United Kingdom.
A Kensington Palace spokesman confirmed Prince William’s attendance at the historic event, which marks over five years since the devastating fire that struck the Parisian landmark.
They said: “The Prince of Wales will travel to Paris tomorrow to attend the ceremony marking the reopening of the Notre-Dame Cathedral.
“His Royal Highness is travelling at the request of His Majesty’s Government on behalf of the United Kingdom.”
