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Together at Christmas Carol Service at Westminster Abbey

The Royal Family joined the Princess of Wales for the fifth annual Together at Christmas’ Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on December 5th. Spearheaded by the Princess, and supported by the Royal Foundation, the service is a moment to bring people together at Christmas time and recognise those who have gone above and beyond to help others throughout the year.

A joyful celebration of Christmas, the service will offer a moment to reflect on the importance of love in all its forms – whether within families, through friendships, across communities or even through powerful moments of connection with strangers.

Spearheaded by the Princess and supported by The Royal Foundation, the service is an opportunity to recognise and thank the many people around the country who are acting with love in their communities, contributing to a more cohesive and connected society.

The 1,600-strong congregation will be joined in the Abbey by Members of the Royal Family and recognisable faces, who in their own ways have created and shown love to foster compassion and togetherness.

Combining traditional and modern elements, the service will see the world-renowned Abbey Choir sing some of the nation’s best-loved carols alongside musical performances and readings by guests including Hannah Waddingham, Dan Smith, Kate Winslet and Chiwetel Ejiofor.

The Princess of Wales was joined by the PrincePrince GeorgePrincess Charlotte, and Prince Louis

The Duchess of Edinburgh

Zara Tindall

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and Family

Lady Helen Taylor and Family

Lord and Lady Frederick Windsor and Family

 

Queen Victoria’s Oriental Circlet Tiara

Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara

The Cartier Halo Tiara

The Lotus Flower Tiara

Strathmore Rose Tiara

King George VI Festoon Necklace

The Queen’s Japanese Pearl Choker

The Nizam of Hyderabad Necklace

The Greville Ruby and Diamond Floral Bandeau Necklace

Queen Mary’s Art Deco Emerald Choker

Queen Alexandra’s Wedding Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Suite

Greville Diamond Chandelier Earrings

Collingwood Pearl Earrings

Antique Diamond Earrings

Diamond Chandelier Earrings

Queen’s Silver Jubilee Earrings

Bahrain Pearl Earrings

Sapphire Fringe Earrings

South-Sea Pearl Earrings

Princess Diana’s Sapphire Earrings

Dubai Sapphire Earrings

Emerald Tassel Earrings

The Prince of Wales Feathers Brooch

Acorn Brooch

Queen’s Wedding Gift Bracelet

Queen Mary’s Diamond Choker Bracelet

Irish Guards Brooch

Pearl Bracelet

Maple Leaf Brooch

Princess Diana’s Sapphire Engagement Ring

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