Kate Middleton set to host heartwarming Christmas service in memory of late Queen | Royal | News
The Princess of Wales will host a special Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey this year which will pay tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth. According to ITV, the service will be supported by the Royal Foundation and will recognise “the selfless efforts” of those across the country.
It will also highlight “the remarkable impact that coming together to support others can have for us all”.
Guests have been invited from across the UK who share those principles have been invited in recognition of their efforts to help and care for those around them.
The service which will be held on Thursday December 15 will exemplify the values Queen Elizabeth II demonstrated throughout her life.
According to ITV, this includes “empathy, compassion and support for others”.
The broadcaster added that the service will “celebrate and showcase the joy that human connection can bring, forging friendships and strengthening communities, creating legacies of humility and kindness, whilst also providing relief and comfort in times of difficulty or loss.”
Members of the Royal Family will be attending along with those engaged in grassroots community projects, charity workers, emergency responders and armed forces personnel.
There will also be people in the audience who have worked in key areas of the Princess of Wales’ work through The Royal Foundation.
This could include roles relating to mental health, families and early development.
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It will be broadcast as part of a special ITV programme on Christmas Eve.
ITV Head of Entertainment Commissioning Katie Rawcliffe said that viewers wouldn’t be disappointed by the festive offering.
She said: “It is a real honour to be the broadcast partner for the Royal Carols again this year.
“Viewers are in for a very special festive treat.”
During last year’s service there were performances by singer-songwriter Tom Walker and singer Leona Lewis.
