Overview
- The Prince and Princess of Wales released an official clip showing Kate and 10-year-old Charlotte performing Erland Cooper’s “Holm Sound,” recorded on December 5 at Windsor Castle and tied to ITV’s Royal Carols broadcast on December 24.
- The pre-taped segment, placed before the repeat of Together at Christmas, paired the mother–daughter duet with Kate’s message thanking the public and urging small acts of kindness and presence.
- Composer Erland Cooper attended the Windsor session and later praised Charlotte’s playing, highlighting the piece’s origins and its dedication to his mother.
- King Charles’s Christmas message, recorded on December 11 in the Lady Chapel at Westminster Abbey rather than a royal residence, aired December 25 and stressed compassion, forgiveness and shared values.
- The royals attended the traditional Sandringham church service, with William and Kate joined by George, Charlotte and Louis; Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie were present, while Andrew did not attend.