Duchess of Cambridge and Royal Relatives Attend Christmas Carol Service

The Duchess of Cambridge, Catherine, was joined by members of the royal family for a Christmas carol service.

Sophie Wessex, Zara Tindall, Princess Eugenie, and Princess Beatrice were all in attendance as the Duchess of Cambridge was granted a significant honour by the Queen.

The event was held at Westminster Abbey and marked the start of the Royal Family's Christmas festivities.

The Together at Christmas community carol service paid tribute to frontline workers and key organisations across the UK that have stood up for their communities during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Dressed in a vivid red Catherine Walker coat, the Duchess of Cambridge looked stunning as she arrived at the abbey.

She wore a pair of earrings lent to her by the Queen, which is seen as a sign that Kate has the Queen's trust and respect.

While Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis were not in attendance, a number of other key royals turned out to show their support for Kate.

Zara attended with her husband Mike Tindall, along with Beatrice and her other half Eduardo Moppelemozzi.

Sophie looked typically elegant in white wide-leg trousers teamed with a green top and long burgundy coat.

The Tindalls, both wearing navy, smiled as they arrived at the festive event.

Eugenie, who welcomed her first child with husband Jack Brooksbank in February, stunned in a dark green Kate coat with gold buttons and knee-high black boots.

Beatrice and Edo, whose daughter Sienna was born in September, held hands as they walked into the abbey.

It wasn't just royals who showed up to support Kate either.

Her own family also made appearances on the big night.

Michael and Michael Middleton stepped out to support their daughter, with Kate's sister Pippa Middleton in tow.

Prince William and Kate are reported to have dropped the BBC as broadcaster for their Christmas special after the two-part documentary The Princes and the Press, which was criticised by the Queen, Prince Charles, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

In a moving message for her Together at Christmas service, the Duchess said the Covid pandemic showed the importance of simply being together.

She said, “We have lost loved ones, seen our frontline workers placed under immeasurable pressure, and we have experienced heart-wrenching isolation from those we hold most dear.

Alongside this, we have seen how communities have come together to support those most in need.

And through our separation from others, we have been reminded just how powerful human connection is to us all.

Just how much we need one another.

And how loving and feeling a sense of belonging to one another can provide comfort in tough times.”

Kate added, “Christmas is a time when we can reflect on the past, listen to one another, focus on the relationships that nurture us and build our resilience so we can look forward to a brighter shared future.”

Writing about the concert on Instagram, the Duchess said, “What a special evening, seeing so many familiar faces, as well as meeting inspirational people who have gone the extra mile for their community in recent times.

Across the country, these organisations and unsung heroes have pulled together and through acts of kindness helped others in the face of extraordinary challenges.”

The Duchess of Cambridge looked radiant as she led the Together at Christmas community carol service, supported by the Royal Foundation.

The event was a resounding success, with members of the royal family and Kate's own family coming together to show their support.

The Duchess's words of hope and encouragement were a reminder to us all of the importance of being together during these challenging times and the power of human connection.