Overview
- The Princess of Wales hosted her fifth Together at Christmas service at Westminster Abbey, welcoming about 1,600 guests as Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis attended.
- The candlelit event featured performances by Katie Melua, Fisherman's Friends and Griff with readings from Kate Winslet and Chiwetel Ejiofor, and it will be broadcast on ITV1 on Christmas Eve.
- Kensington Palace shared official photos and a message after the service thanking contributors for a warm celebration of love at Christmas.
- Earlier in the week, the Princess formally greeted German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Elke Büdenbender on arrival and attended the Windsor Castle state banquet during the first German state visit in 27 years.
- At the banquet she wore Queen Victoria’s Oriental Circlet tiara for the first time with a Berlin-blue Jenny Packham gown, a selection observers suggested could reference the German guests as she continues a measured return to high-profile duties.