The Royal Family have united at a Christmas concert hours after the controversial documentary came to a conclusion this morning.
Kate Middleton is hosting the concert at Westminster Abbey in London, where royals will come together for the festive event.
The concert will be broadcast as part of Royal Carols: Together At Christmas, a special programme narrated by Catherine Zeta Jones, which will air on ITV1 at Christmas Eve.
The special Christmas service is dedicated to the late Queen and will recognise the selfless efforts of individuals, families and communities across the UK.
A synopsis for the show outlines that the service aims to dedicate the late monarch and the values that she demonstrated throughout her life, including “duty, empathy, faith, service, kindness, compassion and support for others.”
It adds: “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.”
Prince William, King Charles, Camilla, The Queen Consort, and other members of the Royal Family will be in attendance.
Kate looked incredibly festive in a beautiful fit and flare plum V-neck style dress for the evening.
She matched her look with a pair of suede heeled shoes and a glittery clutch bag, and accessorised her look with what appeared to be drop ruby gem earrings.
With her brunette locks styled into bouncy blow dried curls, she smiled at crowds who were gathered by the Abbey in London as she was pictured walking past a row of lit Christmas trees.
Following her arrival, other members of the family were pictured attending the venue.
Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank, and her sister Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi followed into the church.
Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, was then seen entering, wearing an elegant white trench coat.
The Abbey is filled with festive decorations to provide a beautiful Christmas backdrop and some of the nation’s most beloved carols, including O Come, All Ye Faithful, will be sung.
There will be performances from Craig David, Alexis Ffrench and Samantha Barks, and a special duet from Alfie Boe and former Spice Girl Melanie C.
Readings from Prince William, Dame Kristin Scott Thomas, Hugh Bonneville and Kadeena Cox have also been organised.
As well as this, the broadcast will feature additional content, including an introduction from Kate, as well as films highlighting individuals who have gone above and beyond to support others this year, and tributes to the Queen.
Kate recently published a behind-the-scenes filming picture on The Prince and Princess of Wales’ official Twitter account.
Wearing a sequin-covered Aurora Ballerina Dress from Needle & Thread that she debuted at a Buckingham Palace reception in January 2020, the Princess stood in front of a beautifully decorated Christmas tree as she beamed at the camera.
The princess wore her hair in loose curls and rocked the same dangling ruby Soru earrings she wore the first time she sported the dress.
She captioned the post:
"#TogetherAtChristmas @ itv Christmas Eve."
Social media users have taken to express their joy at Kate hosting the Carol concert again this year, as well as complimenting how "lovely" she always looks.
One person wrote: "The Princess looks so beautiful. Can't wait for this year's Christmas concert."
And another said: "So much beauty, talent and grace! Thank you Prince William for marrying someone that makes the UK and the Commonwealth so proud!"
While a third put: "Looking forward to it. Hoping that it is now an annual tradition. Loving the jobs that you are doing for us all."
And a fourth wrote: "Wow, Princess of Wales looking stunning and classy."
Another user said: "Catherine always looks lovely. Cannot wait to see who will be involved this year. Last year was amazing!"
Last year, Kate also sported red for the “Together at Christmas” event, wearing a Catherine Walker coat dress with a large bow at the neck.
She also sat down to play the piano for a special performance with singer Tom Walker, wowing the British public.
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Royal Family Get Festive at ‘Together at Christmas’ Carol Service
16 December 2022
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The Princess of Wales’ Year in Review: December
December 5th - The Princess of Wales, Patron of Evelina Children's Hospital, opened the Children's Day Surgery Unit at Evelina Children's Hospital. Later, she joined her husband and the King and Queen at an evening reception at Buckingham Palace for the Diplomatic Corps
December 6th - The Princess of Wales, Patron of the Royal Foundation, held a meeting at Windsor Castle. The Wales family were also seen Christmas tree shopping in Windsor Great Park
December 7th - A short clip of the Princess of Wales promoting her Carol Concert was released
December 8th - The Princess of Wales, Patron of the Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales, held a Christmas Carol Service in Westminster Abbey. She was accompanied by her husband and children, and members of the British royal family and Middleton family
December 9th - The Wales family Christmas card - taken by Josh Shinner in Windsor - was released
December 11th - A video of the Princess of Wales, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis volunteering at their local baby bank in November was released
December 12th - The Princess of Wales, Patron of the Royal Foundation, held an Early Years Meeting at Windsor Castle
December 19th - A short clip of the Princess of Wales appeared in an episode of 'Secrets of the Aquarium' - the footage was shot during in 2022 during Sail GP
December 23rd - Kensington Palace released three photographs of the Princess of Wales with three inspiring people (Russell, Ray and Brenda) who have made a difference to the lives of young people. Footage from the meeting was aired during the 'Together at Christmas' Carol Concert
December 24th - ITV aired the 'Together at Christmas' Carol Concert
December 25th - William and Catherine made a personal Christmas tweet, alongside a photograph of their three children. That morning, the Wales family joined members of the British Royal Family at the Divine Service in Sandringham Parish Church. During the King's Speech, footage of the Wales family at work during the year was aired
December 26th - Footage of the Wales family at the coronation rehearsal and the coronation appeared in the 'Charles III: A Coronation Year' BBC documentary
December 29th - Kensington Palace released their own "Year in Review" video to end the year
December 30th - Matt Porteous released a photograph of the Wales family at the Coronation Concert
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─ •✧ CATHERINE'S YEAR IN REVIEW : DECEMBER ✧• ─
1 DECEMBER - Catherine visited the sets of Strictly Come Dancing along with Charlotte and Louis.
5 DECEMBER - The Princess of Wales was received by Colonel Jane Davis (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London) as she opened the Children's Surgery Unit at Evelina Children's Hospital in London. Afterwards, she joined William at the annual Diplomatic Corps Reception.
6 DECEMBER - Catherine appeared in a promotional video for the Together At Christmas Carol Service. The Waleses were spotted Christmas Tree Shopping at Windsor Great Park.
8 DECEMBER - The Princess of Wales was joined by William and their children as she held a Christmas Carol Service in Westminster Abbey.
9 DECEMBER - The Wales Family's Christmas Card was released.
11 DECEMBER - Kensington Palace released a video featuring The Princess of Wales volunteering at a local Baby Bank along with her kids as part of the rollout of the Centre For Early Childhood's initiative to support families with young children in the lead up to Christmas.
12 DECEMBER - She held an Early Years Meeting.
19 DECEMBER - Catherine appeared in an episode of Secrets of the Aquarium shot in 2022.
23 DECEMBER - Kensington Palace released three new photographs featuring Catherine at a Christmas Tea Party with Russell, Ray and Brenda, who have made a difference to the lives of young people.
24 DECEMBER - Catherine 'Together At Christmas' Carol Service aired on ITV.
25 DECEMBER - A personal tweet from Cat & Will was released wishing everyone a merry christmas by Kensington Palace. Later, they along with their children joined other members of the Royal Family for the Divine Service at Sandringham Parish Church. The Waleses appeared in a video during the King's Christmas Address.
26 DECEMBER - Catherine appeared in 'Charles III : A Coronation Year'.
29 DECEMBER - An 'Year In Review' video was released by Kensington Palace.
30 DECEMBER - Matt Porteus released a new photograph of the Waleses attending the Coronation Concert in May.
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“The big scoop for 2022’s “Royal Carols: Together at Christmas” was that they all wore matching colours, thus proving Meghan to be a liar. Well I just looked at the pictures and the only ones wearing burgundy were Kate, Charlotte (a child), plus two women who aren’t even HRH Royals: Zara and Pippa. That’s it, this was the best she could come up with to “own” her American SiL and the media lapped it up as some kind of gotcha.” - Submitted by Anonymous
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