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Kate and Princess Charlotte Open Royal Carol Service With Surprise Piano Duet

The pre-recorded performance of Erland Cooper’s Holm Sound, taped at Windsor with the composer present, highlights this year’s focus on love, connection and community.

Overview

  • The mother–daughter duet aired at the start of ITV’s Together at Christmas broadcast on Christmas Eve after being recorded last week in the Inner Hall at Windsor Castle.
  • They played Erland Cooper’s Holm Sound, a piece they enjoy at home, with Kate on the left hand and 10-year-old Charlotte on the right as Cooper offered guidance during filming.
  • The main carol service was filmed on December 5 at Westminster Abbey before about 1,600 guests and featured readings and performances tied to the theme of love and compassion.
  • Kensington Palace teased the moment hours earlier with a social clip captioned “A special duet…,” prompting widespread speculation about Charlotte joining her mother.
  • Kate’s voiceover introduced the program’s message of simple acts of care, and the ITV/ITVX special—co-produced by BBC Studios Events and The Royal Foundation—will have a repeat airing on Christmas Day.