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07/12/2022

Hark! Is that Kate Middleton's Royal Carols' concert loading? Royal Carols: Together at Christmas': Viewers can look forward to Kate Middleton's star-studded event. And what carol was voted as favourite?

by Mariette van Niekerk

07-12-2022 15:06

in Entertainment

Prince William, Kate Middleton and Sophie, Countess of Wessex at the 2021 Royal Carols: Together at Christmas service. Image: AFP | Yui Mok

It's almost time for Royal Carols: Together at Christmas, hosted by Kate Middleton. The Princess of Wales, with the support of the Royal Foundation, will host her second Royal Carols: Together at Christmas service at Westminster Abbey on 15 December.

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According to Buckingham Palace, the concert will celebrate the joy that human connection can bring .

PRINCESS OF WALES TO HOST ROYAL CAROLS In preparation for the event, Kate asked people to vote for their favourite Christmas carol to be performed as part of the Royal Carols: Together at Christmas service.

The mom-of-three gave Good Morning Britain viewers a choice between three carols: Hark The Herald Angels Sing, Joy To The World and O' Come, All Ye Faithful. and the verdict is finally in, as reported by MailOnline.

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According to reports, a total of 25 000 people voted. And the most voted song is none other than 17th-century hymn O' Come, All Ye Faithful.

The carol will be sung at the end of her Christmas service on 15 December and the princess will be joined by King Charles III, his wife Queen Consort Camilla and her husband, the Prince of Wales William, as per Glamour.

This year's carol service is dedicated to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the values Her Majesty demonstrated throughout her life, including duty, empathy, faith, service, kindness, compassion and support for others. These principles are shared and personified by the inspirational guests who have been invited to the Abbey in recognition of their tireless work to help and care for those around them, the release added.

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A PRINCESS OF MANY TALENTS The princess hosted her first Royal Carols concert in 2021 where she added a bit of her own sparkle to the event. .The Princess of Wales is known for her photography skills, but at last year's service she stunned viewers when she played piano as part of the service.

In the special performance she paired up with singer-songwriter Tom Walker. The duo performed Walker's song, For Those Who Cannot Be Here.

Viewers were also treated to performances by Ellie Goulding, Leona Lewis and the Westminister Abbey Choir. Prince William delivered a reading from Luke 2:1-7.

WHAT TO EXPECT This year's event will include performances by stars including Craig David, Les Miserables star Samantha Barks, opera singer Alfie Boe and Spice Girl Melanie C, Yahoo!News reports.

Readings will be delivered by speakers including Prince William, Kristin Scott Thomas and Paddington star Hugh Bonneville.

The event will be broadcasted on ITV and ITV Hub.on Christmas Eve and will be narrated by Catherine Zeta-Jones.

What is YOUR favourite Christmas carol?

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