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Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte Open Carol Service Broadcast With Piano Duet

The mother–daughter performance of Erland Cooper’s “Holm Sound,” taped at Windsor Castle with the composer present, reinforced the service’s theme of love and connection.

Overview

  • The pre‑recorded duet aired on ITV and ITVX on Christmas Eve as the opening sequence of the Princess of Wales’ Together at Christmas broadcast.
  • Kensington Palace previewed the moment hours earlier with a social media clip showing two hands settling on a piano keyboard.
  • The recital was filmed in the Inner Hall at Windsor Castle and was inserted into the program rather than performed live for the Westminster Abbey audience.
  • Erland Cooper’s piece, written for his mother and reflecting nature and togetherness, is one Catherine and Charlotte are said to enjoy playing at home.
  • This fifth annual service, filmed at the Abbey on December 5, featured the Westminster Abbey choir, readings by Prince William and Kate Winslet, and an audience of about 1,600 community guests.