Kate Middleton includes special guests in her Christmas carol event at Westminster Abbey.

By Erin Vanderhoof

Kate Middleton will be conducting a Christmas event at Westminster Abbey for the third consecutive year. This year's version of Together at Christmas will include a unique feature. The Royal Foundation recently declared that the princess will arrange a carol concert on December 8. The concert is expected to draw audience members such as midwives, home health visitors, and preschool educators from across the UK. Several singers and musicians, including Adam Lambert, Jacob Collier, Freya Ridings, Beverley Knight, and James Bay, will provide musical entertainment during the show.

The foundation conveyed in a statement that the service aligns with Kate’s initiative, the Centre for Early Childhood campaign, Shaping Us that she commenced in the previous January. The promotional effort was initiated with a concise movie and numerous illustrious ambassadors on board. It is intended to acquaint the general population about the significance of childhood education and cognitive development for youngsters below the age of five.

"This edition of the service expresses our gratitude towards all individuals who play a part in supporting infants, young children and families across the UK. It is also a celebration of the tremendous promise that the arrival of a newborn brings," the foundation expressed. “The service will emphasise the optimism of new life and the importance of constructing a nurturing and supportive environment around children and their guardians. The early childhood foundations we build greatly influence the course of our lives and the adults we evolve into.”

According to the foundation, additionally, 12 carol services will occur simultaneously across the UK on December 8. The Westminster Abbey service will be broadcasted on ITV on December 24.

Kate demonstrated her piano playing abilities when she initially hosted the service in 2021. Last year, she was accompanied by her spouse, Prince William, their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, along with several other family members, including King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Princess Beatrice, and Princess Eugenie. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester accidentally posted their RSVP on the royal website's public event calendar in October, hinting at Kate’s 2023 carol service might be coming up.