Hidden details from Princess Kate’s Christmas carol concert you may have missed
In this week’s edition of Emily in Palace, our Royal Editor discusses the Princess of Wales’s carol concert, the recent state visit and the King’s Arctic adventure.
There’s nothing quite like Christmas carols to get you in the festive spirit and that’s why the Princess of Wales’s Together at Christmas concert is one of my favourite events of the year. Held inside the breathtaking Westminster Abbey, famed for its huge, vaulted ceilings and pointed arches – and where Catherine married her prince charming – there really is no better venue.
As guests arrived on Friday afternoon, they were greeted by an array of British woodland trees creating a natural, festive environment. And inside there was a magical atmosphere with gorgeously decorated wreaths, Christmas trees and a nativity scene inside the nave.
Catherine’s carol concert has become a key component in her diary, as she focuses on bringing communities together and celebrating ordinary people each year. Held at the beginning of December each year, it kickstarts the festivities for the Royal Family and it’s lovely to see the Royal Family rally round the event each year.
Of course, the stars of the show are young Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis as they make one of their few public appearances of the year. All three of them are quickly becoming accustomed to being photographed at these kinds of events, with Charlotte appearing more and more like her mother with each outing.
The 10-year-old has grasped a clear understanding of her role, and always appears poised, calm and collected – never putting a foot wrong.
Of course, George, as second in line to the throne, is being gradually introduced to royal duties and has attended key events this year, such as the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall last month and a special tea party with Second World War veterans in May.
And as the youngest of three, Louis can afford to keep up his role as the cheeky sibling, melting hearts around the world with his expressive facial expressions and sassy moments.His sister will always be on hand to bring him back into line, as she takes on a nurturing, no-nonsense role, much like her great-aunt, the Princess Royal.
As the Christmas holiday draws ever closer, with the children breaking up from school on Friday, the family of five will look forward to spending time together in their new home before joining the King and Queen at Sandringham.
