Kate will preside over her Together at Christmas service, now in its fifth year, which will bring together 1, 600 guests. Prince William and Kate Winslet will both be giving readings, along with actors Chiwetel Ejiofor and Kate Winslet. Katie Melua, Fisherman’s Friends and Griff will perform on a roster also featuring actress Hannah Waddingham and Dan Smith from pop rock band Bastille.
Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, Prince George, Prince George, Prince Louis, and other members of the royal family, will be expected to attend as they did last year.
Meanwhile, it has emerged overnight on the other side of the world, Meghan Markle’s dad is said to have had his leg amputated in life-saving surgery after suffering a blood clot. Thomas Markle, who is separated from his daughter, reportedly underwent a three-hour operation on Wednesday in his new home country of the Philippines to remove his left leg below his knee.
Prince Harry issued stark warning after mocking Donald Trump in TV sketch
After making a jab at US President Donald Trump during a recent TV interview, a royal expert has demanded that Prince Harry be given his titles in order to provide “clarity.”
The Duke of Sussex took aim at the US leader during a surprise appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, in which he played himself in a comedy skit.
A royal expert disagrees with Harry’s jibes and says that the title should be removed to make it clear to the US public that his opinions and comments do not reflect the Royal Family’s position.
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Kate’s entire message
All guests attending Kate’s event later will get a special letter with words from the princess herself.
in her message. which will be distributed to the guests from across the UK who dedicated or volunteered their time helping charities or community groups, the princess says: “At its heart, Christmas speaks of love taking form in the simplest, most human ways.
Not in sentimental or grand gestures, but gentle ones. A moment of listening, a word of comfort, a friendly conversation, a helping hand, presence. Although these easy precautions may seem small, they make a beautiful tidbit of life from which we all come.
“Christmas is a time that reminds us how deeply our lives are woven together. We share the strength of trees with the soil, which is both invisible but essential. e are drawn by an instinctive pull towards belonging and connection”.
In the midst of the hustle and bustle of Christmas, Kate also urged people to take a deep breath because our actions and words matter to others.
She said: “Even with all the rushing around and familiar traditions, there is a quieter sense of what it calls out in us. The season has a softness that makes us forget something about our actions. Our words, our choices, and even the ways we look out for one another – they ripple outward, touching lives we may never see.
The Christmas season reminds us of the power of reaching out to one another with generosity of heart, understanding, and hope at a time when life can occasionally feel tense or uncertain.
“This Carol Service offers a moment of collective togetherness, a chance to celebrate the spirit of community and service, and to honour the visible and invisible bonds that unite us all.
You spend time, thought, and care in giving people their lives, often unconsciously and quietly and without regard for what other people think or do. As the year draws to a close, I hope this season brings you moments of peace and clarity, and that you too, feel surrounded by the same love and care that you offer so freely.
“I appreciate the warmth and kindness you have shown, as well as the quiet, constant light you provide for others. Wishing you a very Happy Christmas”.
Kate’s homage to the late royal
On arrival at the Abbey for the carol service later, guests will be welcomed with music by eight young performers aged between 13 and 18 from Future Talent, a charity co-founded by the Late Duchess of Kent to support musically gifted children from low-income backgrounds.
They will be performing together as a unique brass ensemble. Guests will also be treated to mince pies donated by Fortnum &, Mason and after the service will have the opportunity to come together and enjoy a hot chocolate, provided by The Royal Foundation.
The event will be aired on ITV1 and ITVX’s special Christmas program Royal Carols: Together At Christmas, which will return on December 1st.
The broadcast, co-produced by BBC Studios Events and The Royal Foundation, will feature two special films which bring to life the stories of people and organisations who have shown love, joy and compassion to others in their times of need.
Westminster Abbey congregational candles will be donated to the Church Candle Challenge, a recycling candle initiative based in St. Peter’s Church in Prestbury, Cheshire, following the service.
Alongside the service at Westminster Abbey, 15 community carol services involving nearly 6, 000 people will be taking place around the UK across December to provide a moment for people to come together and celebrate community work during the festive season.
These events, which are being hosted by Lord Lieutenants and supported by The Royal Foundation, will feature elements from the Westminster Abbey service as well as being tailored to their local communities.
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Just before the Duchess of Sussex made the announcement that her Christmas Netflix special would collaborate with her lifestyle brand As Ever, the Duchess of Sussex has received vile reviews from industry critics.
Prince Harry made an unexpected TV appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, as he took a jab at US president Donald Trump, and portrayed himself in a comedy skit about auditioning for the part of a prince in a Christmas film.
At the state banquet on Wednesday night, Princess Kate donned a tiara she had never worn before, pulling out all the stops. The Princess of Wales opted for Queen Victoria’s Oriental Circlet Tiara, made of diamonds and rubies, which was designed for Victoria by her German-born husband Prince Albert in 1853.
Meghan begged her father to stop repeating the same error, but she wasn’t hypocritical.
Holed up in a 19th-floor flat on an island in the Philippines thousands of miles away from his estranged daughter, Thomas Markle recently asked: “Do you think Meghan will come to my funeral”?
Anyone with a shred of empathy for the statement that comes to mind will immediately understand it, but history has shown that Meghan Markle’s troubled father frequently has agendas when he makes such remarks in front of the media.
The Mirror’s Ellie Fry writes that while Thomas Markle’s life-altering surgery and complex health condition is likely to bring back painful memories for the Duchess, it doesn’t necessarily mean that she should welcome him back into her life with open arms.
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Kate’s star-studded guestlist
Other Royal Family members and those who have given up or given their time to be with others will be present at Kate’s carol concert.
Among those invited is schoolgirl Madison Reed, who last year raised more than £1, 360 for the Archie Foundation by Highland dancing in 26 locations across Scotland, each beginning with a different letter of the alphabet. She raised money for the charity, which provides care for sick children in northern Scotland, their families, and other families.
Also there will be will be members of England women’s rugby World Cup winning squad – Rosie Galligan, Helena Rowland, Jess Breach and Marlie Packer, a number of the Wales women’s rugby team, including captain Alex Callender and Lioness Michelle Agyemang, a member of England Women’s Euro 2025 winners.
Steven Frank, a survivor of the Holocaust, and former England rugby player Lewis Moody, who recently revealed he has motor neurone disease, have been invited to the event to mark the 75th anniversary of the Holocaust’s end.
The nation’s Second World War veterans are expected to be represented by Jack Mortimer, a corporal with the Royal Army Ordnance Corps who landed on Sword Beach on D-Day and John Eskdale, who saw combat with the Malta Convoys in 1942 and was involved in the invasion of Sicily in the summer of 1943.
Meghan’s father “lost a leg.”
Meghan Markle’s estranged father Thomas Markle has had his leg amputated in life-saving surgery after suffering a blood clot, it has been reported.
After a blood clot prevented circulation in his new home country of the Philippines, the 81-year-old had his left leg below his knee removed in a three-hour long operation on Wednesday. He was rushed to hospital via ambulance earlier this week and was taken immediately into surgery. Thomas Markle Jr., Thomas’ son, confirmed the information in a statement.
Meghan cut ties with her father along with her half-siblings Samantha and Thomas Jr around the time of her wedding to Prince Harry. Meghan once admitted to “having lost my father,” while Thomas has never met the duke or his children, Archie and Lilibet. Neither Meghan or Harry have made contact with Thomas since he fell ill, it has been claimed.
Abbey final preparations
With the service just hours away, Kate took to social media to show how the Abbey will be decorated for tonight’s concert.
Around the building have been decorated with festive items, including wreaths created by TV presenters Angellica Bell and Dame Mary Berry at RHS Wisley.
Wonderful to see Westminster Abbey dressed and ready ahead of this evening’s Carol Service, complete with beautiful wreaths from The RHS. pic . twitter.com/vySq7MlvqDThe Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) December 5, 2025
Kate honors the union of two
The Princess of Wales’s annual Christmas Carol service later will feature a host of celebrities, recognise community stalwarts and celebrate love in all its forms.
The service will honor individuals from all over the UK who have volunteered or given their time to help others, spearheaded initiatives that unite their communities, or offered a helping hand to those who are in need.
In a letter that will be available to all guests, the princess has praised community stalwarts invited to the service, telling them they are making an “extraordinary difference to the lives of others”.
She also praises the virtues of Christmas, which reminds us “how deeply our lives are woven together,” and adds that the holiday season “invites us to remember the power of reaching out to one another.”
Source: Mirror
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