The Princess of Wales selected a festive purple coat by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen for tonight’s Collectively At Christmas Carol Service.
Kate Mansey of The Occasions shared this video because the Princess arrived.
The Princess of Wales has arrived at Westminster Abbey for her Christmas carol service – kids and husband becoming a member of later pic.twitter.com/xJnHu3qRpW
— Kate Mansey (@KateMansey) December 6, 2024
That is the fourth 12 months the Princess has hosted the carol live performance at Westminster Abbey. The Abbey additionally posted a fast video of her arrival this night.
NOTE: Video accommodates flash images ?
HRH The Princess of Wales arrives forward of tonight’s Royal Carols at Westminster Abbey. #RoyalCarols#TogetherAtChristmas pic.twitter.com/JpMNFNZltt
— Westminster Abbey (@wabbey) December 6, 2024
Right here is one other view because the Princess walks up the Abbey steps. 
Now, let’s take a look at a few of the friends arriving. Right here you see 100-year-old Bernard Morgan, Ambassador for the Royal British Legion, as he arrived. He’s a former RAF sergeant and codebreaker who survived the D-Day touchdown on Gold Seaside. Embed from Getty Pictures
Olympic bike owner Sir Chris Hoy and his spouse, Sarra Kemp. In October, Sir Chris revealed he had prostate most cancers, and his life expectancy is 2 to 4 years. Not lengthy after that analysis, Woman Sarra shared the information that she had been recognized with a number of sclerosis. Embed from Getty Pictures
Actress Hannah Waddingham. Embed from Getty ImagesGrammy Award winner Gregory Porter. Embed from Getty ImagesPaloma Religion.Embed from Getty ImagesIn this photograph, you see James Middleton, his spouse, Alizee Thevenet, and Pippa Middleton Matthews. Embed from Getty ImagesHere you see the Princess’s mother and father, Carole and Michael Middleton. Embed from Getty ImagesThe Duke of Kent. Embed from Getty Pictures
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. Embed from Getty Pictures
Prince and Princess Michael of Kent. Embed from Getty ImagesLord and Woman Frederick Windsor arriving with their daughters, Maud and Isabella. Lord Frederick is Prince and Princess Michael’s son. Embed from Getty Pictures
Prince and Princess Michael’s daughter, Woman Gabriella (middle), and the Duke and Duchess of Kent’s daughter, Woman Helen (left). Embed from Getty ImagesZara Tindall, together with Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, and stepson, eight-year-old Wolfie. The couple is anticipating their second baby within the spring.Embed from Getty Pictures
The Duchess of Edinburgh as she was welcomed to the Abbey tonight. 
As individuals arrived, the Princess spoke with performers and friends. Right here you see her with the D-Day veteran Bernard Morgan. 
The RAF veteran’s ideas on being on the live performance are shared by way of this Day by day Mail story.
‘I’m very grateful to be invited, and I’m honoured to mild a candle on behalf of all of the wonderful volunteers on the Royal British Legion who surrender their time to help veterans like me.
‘I’m at all times eager for the youthful technology to know precisely what went on throughout the Conflict and to understand the sacrifice that our lads made in order that we are able to benefit from the freedoms we have now right this moment.
‘Having the ability to proceed to inform my story at 100 is fantastic and I’m grateful to the Princess of Wales and the Royal British Legion for giving me the chance to try this.’
The Princess with Sir Chris Hoy. 
On this picture, she is chatting with a few of the children performing tonight. 
Right here, you see her with Gregory Porter, who will carry out “Do You Hear What I Hear?”
Chatting with a younger man who appears like he could also be a Scout. 
The Princess with Olivia Dean (pale blue), who will sing “The Christmas Track” tonight, and Paloma Religion (purple). Ms. Religion is performing the tune “This Christmas” throughout the live performance. 
Extra from this ITV Information article.
She turned to Religion, in a purple gown, and singer-songwriter JP Cooper, who wore an identical colored coat, and smiled as she stated: “It’s a celebration, everyone’s sporting purple.”
Religion joked about her eight-year-old daughter who stated, when informed her mom was leaving dwelling to sing for a princess: “Are they going to cut your head off?” The singer and Kate laughed because the performer stated: “I don’t assume they try this anymore.”
The Princess and two children attending tonight’s occasion. 
Extra on a few of the different friends at tonight’s live performance by way of this Day by day Mail piece.
…members of the Southport group affected by this summer time’s tragic stabbing, together with kids who survived the assault and the households of the three little women who died.
Travelling from Yorkshire is the household of inspirational Liz Hatton, who was invited to Windsor by the prince and princess in October to assist full a images ‘bucket record’.
The final group to reach: Prince William and the Wales kids. 
The Princess went outdoors to hitch her husband and youngsters. On their approach into the Abbey, friends may depart messages on a ‘Kindness Tree,’ dedicating decorations to these offering help and love, underscoring the significance of kindness and empathy. Right here, you see the Wales kids as they have been on the brink of cling their messages on the tree. 
One other view. 
The Mirror’s Johnny Goldsmith shared what was written on Prince Louis’ message.
The candy phrases on the cardboard held by Prince Louis as he walks into Westminster Abbey
by @ianvogler pic.twitter.com/4EEflLARCA
— Johnny Goldsmith (@MirrorJohnny) December 6, 2024
If unable to decipher the handwriting, the message reads, “Thanks to granny and grandpa as a result of they’ve performed video games with me.”
The Wales household is welcomed to the service. You possibly can see how effectively the boys’ ties match the purple within the Princess’s coat and the way Prince William’s tie coordinates with Princess Charlotte’s coat. 
The Abbey regarded festive and welcoming—extra on the decor from The Mirror’s reside weblog overlaying tonight’s occasion.
Christmas timber inside and outdoors the abbey have been from Windsor Nice Park and donated by the King.
Festive wreaths adorned with purple ribbons and bows have been made and donated by Fantasy Greens, a UK-based firm, and the abbey was remodeled with a Christmassy red-and-green color scheme.
Extra on the theme for tonight’s live performance taping by way of this Categorical story.
Love is the sunshine that may shine shiny, even in our darkest occasions,” Kate wrote in a letter to the 1,600 friends invited to the Westminster Abbey live performance on Friday.
It highlights the themes of her Collectively at Christmas Carol Service, that are kindness, love, empathy, and being there for one another via robust occasions.
Right here is a picture of this system cowl. 
Artist Charlie Mackesy did the illustration. Extra from this Categorical story.
Mr Mackesy’s stunning illustrations and inspirational quotes have supplied consolation to individuals all over the world, particularly throughout troublesome occasions.
In 2019, he printed his ebook ‘The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse’ which highlights the significance of kindness and friendship to us all. It was tailored into a brief movie in 2022, which gained an Oscar for Greatest Animated Brief.
The Queen selected to open her ebook membership, the Queen’s Studying Room, with Mr Mackesy’s ebook when she launched the enterprise throughout lockdown. He has since attended a number of engagements together with her, and Camilla despatched her congratulations after his Academy Award win in 2023.
After being seated, it was time for everybody to mild their candles. You possibly can simply see Princess Charlotte’s black bow, which echoed the bow at her mom’s neckline. 
One other view. 
The service started with the Very Reverend Dr. David Hoyle KCVO MBE, the Dean of Westminster, welcoming the congregation. Prince William learn the primary Lesson tonight, Isaiah 9:2, 6-7. Actress Michelle Dockery learn “Reflections on Empathy and Kindness.” Then everybody stood to sing “Oh Come All Ye Trustworthy.” 
There have been many different performances, together with one by the Royal Ballet and college students from the Royal Ballet Faculty. This system airs on ITV and ITVX on Christmas Eve.
And now for a couple of photographs of individuals as they left tonight’s service, starting with the Middleton household. Embed from Getty Pictures Zara Tindall appears terrific in wine velvet separates by Veronica Beard, the designer’s Ellette Dickey Jacket, and Lebone Trousers. Embed from Getty PicturesThe Duchess of Edinburgh is sporting Isabel Marant’s Loyana Jacket and the Berenjena gown by Matelier Design. 
Princess Beatrice wears a coat by Hobbs London atop a ME+EM gown, and he or she carried an Aspinal bag. 
Pippa Matthews wears a past-season Karen Millen design, per Kate Middleton Styled on Instagram. She is carrying a bag favored by her sister, the Emmy London Natasha in burgundy velvet.
And now for our take a look at what Kate wore for tonight’s live performance. 
She was in a vibrant purple coat that very a lot appears just like the Alexander McQueen design worn a number of occasions earlier than. We first noticed it for the October 2020 Maintain Nonetheless group launch; it was worn once more in December 2020 as a royal practice tour concluded; it made one other look in November 2022 at a rugby match. 
If you happen to famous the headscarf worn in Cardiff within the middle photograph (and the skirt peeking out beneath the coat), you’ll acknowledge the skirt worn right this moment. It’s the Emilia Wickstead design initially seen on the December 2018 Christmas get together. 
UPDATE 7PM: Middleton Maven identified that Beulah London sells a velvet bow that’s just like the one worn by the Princess tonight. The Bow in Black Velvet ($85) comes with a hair clip and appears prefer it may simply be tailored for put on as seen tonight on the Princess. It is probably not the identical bow in any respect, but it surely definitely appears comparable. 
We noticed the return of the Ralph Lauren Assortment Excessive Heel Boots in black suede. (These have been additionally worn throughout the Cardiff go to in 2020.) They’ve a sharply pointed toe, 3? heel, and full-length zipper. 
The Princess wore a brand new pair of earrings by Mulberry, the British retailer’s Amberley Baroque Pearl Earrings ($224).
The {hardware} for the earrings makes use of the silhouette of Mulberry’s iconic Rider’s Lock, which is finished in gold-plated brass. Thanks to UFO No Extra and Middleton Maven for this ID.
The Princess additionally introduced again one among her Halcyon Days bangle bracelets. It could possibly be her Salamander Torque type in Neglect-Me-Not, but it surely’s robust to say for positive as a result of I didn’t discover many photographs exhibiting the stones within the bracelet.UPDATE:A pal shared a photograph and it’s the Neglect Me Not, undoubtedly. 
Thanks for ID help right this moment goes to UFO No Extra, Kate Middleton Fashion, Remoulade Sauce, and Royal Style Police.
Now for Princess Charlotte’s look. She seems to be in a Trotters design she has worn earlier than, the model’s Burgundy Traditional Coat ($298), a double-breasted type. It has the entire signature design parts one expects from this model: a chunk made in 100% wool, top-stitching particulars on the collar and pocket flaps, self-covered buttons, and extra. The one factor I observed is that the Princess’s coat has 4 rows of buttons versus the three rows proven within the product photograph. It’s doable extra size was added to the garment together with one other row of buttons due to her peak. I’ll examine. For these keen on the look however hoping for one thing at a lower cost level, on the appropriate, I present the Edgehill Assortment Women’ Dressy Coat ($68) as bought at Dillard’s. 
I’ve a dedication tonight and can take a look at what the younger Princes wore tomorrow. Till then, I’ll depart you with one among my (many) favourite photographs from the night, the Princess and her youngest baby. 
NOTES:
If I see any hyperlinks to the carol live performance on ITV, I’ll share them right here on the put up and on Fb. If I recall appropriately, final 12 months, individuals put up bootleg copies of this system, and so they have been taken down nearly instantly.
My good pal Carly from Kate Middleton Fashion had a calamity happen: after 12 years on the positioning, Fb took down her Kate Middleton Fashion web page. They allege she was imitating an actual individual. (Ah, Fb, after twelve years….? Actually?!) However poof – it’s gone, alongside together with her 100,000+ followers. If anybody is focused on following Carly’s new web page, here’s a hyperlink.
