Overview
- About 1,600 guests attended the fifth edition centered on the theme “Love in all its forms.”
- Kate Winslet and Chiwetel Ejiofor delivered readings, and singer Katie Melua performed after a late program shuffle.
- Hannah Waddingham withdrew shortly before the event because of voice problems, according to British reports.
- Prince William joined Catherine with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis for a rare full family appearance.
- Volunteers, schoolchildren and Dame Mary Berry helped create the oversized wreaths that featured prominently in the Abbey.