Overview
- Hours before the event, the couple’s official Instagram shared a photo carousel of the decorated Abbey with a note that it was ready for the evening service.
- A Kensington Palace video showed Dame Mary Berry, comedian Tom Allen, local volunteers, and Woking schoolchildren crafting four oversized wreaths to hang in the Abbey.
- The programme includes readings by Kate Winslet and Chiwetel Ejiofor with musical performances featuring Katie Melua alongside artists such as Griff, Zak Abel, and Joe Locke.
- Hannah Waddingham withdrew at short notice due to reported vocal issues, prompting a late change to the line-up.
- Princess Kate arrived in the evening to welcome guests as the annual service marked its fifth year spotlighting community contributions.