The Princess of Wales has dedicated a Christmas carol service to the late Queen, paying tribute to her “incredible legacy” which “deeply inspired many of us”. Kate pre-recorded her introductory message earlier this month amid final preparations for the festive concert to more than 1,800 people at Westminster Abbey.
The service, which was filmed and will air on Christmas Eve on ITV, took place on Thursday December 15, hours after the final part of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s controversial documentary dropped on Netflix. Kate was joined by many members of the extended royal family including the Prince of Wales and their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte, and the King and Queen Consort.
Introducing the programme, the princess, who spearheaded the service with support from The Royal Foundation, said she was “thrilled” to return to the abbey for a second year. She said: “This Christmas will be our first without Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth.
