Thursday, 12 October 2023

Together at Christmas Carol Service


Together at Christmas is a Carol Service held at Westminster Abbey in December. This was originally  described as a "Special Carole Service." But has since become an annual event. 

Dress Code

According to the invitation, the dress code is: “Smart (no hats)”

Royal Attendance

Royal 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Wednesday
Dec 8th
Thursday
Dec 15th
Friday
Dec 8th
Friday
Dec 6th
?
Queen Elizabeth II's Branch
King Charles
X

-
Queen Camilla
X

-
Prince WilliamGave Reading -
Princess Kate Host -
Prince George
X -
Princess Charlotte
X -
Prince Louis

X -
Prince Edward



-
Duchess Sophie X -
Princess Beatrice
& Edo Mapelli Mozzi
X With Wolfie -
Princess Eugenie
Jack Brooksbank
Just
Eugenie
X Just Eugenie
-
Peter Phillips
With Children (2)
-
Zara & Mike Tindall X Just Zara -
Princess Margaret's Branch
Lady Sarah & Daniel Chatto
X -
Samuel Chatto
X -
Duke of Gloucester's Branch
Duke & Duchess of Gloucester
X -
Lady Rose & George Gilman
X Just George -
Lyla Gilman

X -
Duke of Kent's Branch
Duke of Kent
X -
Earl & Countess of St. Andrew

?-
Lady Marina Windsor

X -
Lady Helen & Timothy Taylor
? Just Hellen Just Hellen -
Prince Michael of Kent's Branch
Prince & Princess Michael of Kent
X Just Prince X -
Lord Frederick &
Lady Sophie Windsor

X With children (2) -
Lady Gabriella

X -
Thomas Kingston 

X

Princess Alexandra's Branch
Princess Alexandra
X

-
-


-
Total 825 28 27 -

Notes: 
Naming reflects the royal's titles as of this year (2024).

Theme
  • 2021 -  The service was "to celebrating the incredible work of individuals and organisations across the nation who go above and beyond to support their communities."
  • 2022 - The service paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II. 
  • 2023 -  The service "will be a moment to thank all those who work to support babies, young children and families in our communities across the UK and a celebration of the golden opportunity that the birth of a new baby brings."
  • 2024 - The service “provides a moment to reflect upon the importance of love and empathy, and how much we need each other, especially in the most difficult times of our lives.“
    • Kindness Tree - guests were invited to write the names of people who have shown them kindness over the last year on decorations which were hung on a Christmas tree. 

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