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Ellie Iorizzo & Chiara Fiorillo

Kate Middleton to host touching Christmas service in honour of late Queen

The Princess of Wales will host a special Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey this year which will pay tribute to the late Queen.

The service, hosted by Kate and supported by the Royal Foundation, will recognise and celebrate "the selfless efforts" of those across the UK, ITV said.

The carol service will also highlight "the remarkable impact that coming together to support others can have for us all".

Inspirational guests from across the UK who share and personify those principles have been invited to attend the service in recognition of their tireless efforts to help and care for those around them.

Kate played the piano at last year's Christmas service (Kensington Palace via Getty Images)
The Prince and Princess taking part in 'Royal Carols - Together At Christmas' in 2021 (Getty Images)

The celebratory event held on Thursday, December 15, will honour the values Queen Elizabeth II demonstrated throughout her life, "including empathy, compassion and support for others", the broadcaster said.

ITV added the service will "celebrate and showcase the joy that human connection can bring, forging friendships and strengthening communities, creating legacies of humility and kindness, whilst also providing relief and comfort in times of difficulty or loss."

Members of the Royal family will be among those attending, alongside guests ranging from those involved in grassroots community projects, charity workers and volunteers, to emergency responders and armed forces personnel, ITV said.

William and Kate with the Countess of Wessex, Zara and Mike Tindall at the concert last year (PA)

The audience will also feature those who have worked in key areas of Kate's work through The Royal Foundation, including those in roles relating to mental health, families and early development.

The service will combine both traditional and modern elements, "reaching people of all faiths and none", ITV confirmed.

The Westminster Abbey choir will deliver the nation's best-loved carols alongside readings and musical performances by a variety of special guests.

(PA)

The celebratory event has been developed in partnership with Westminster Abbey and BBC Studios Events Productions and will air as part of a special ITV programme on Christmas Eve.

Katie Rawcliffe, ITV Head of Entertainment Commissioning, said: "It is a real honour to be the broadcast partner for the Royal Carols again this year. Viewers are in for a very special festive treat."

Last year's service included performances from British singer-songwriter Tom Walker, who was accompanied by Kate on the piano and singer Leona Lewis.

TV presenter Kate Garraway also read a passage about love at Westminster Abbey during the royal carol service.

Royal Carols: Together At Christmas will air Christmas Eve on ITV and ITVX.

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