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 |
Friday Dec 5th | ||
| Queen Elizabeth II's Branch | ||||||
| King Charles | X | |||||
| Queen Camilla | X | |||||
| Prince William | Gave 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 | X | |||
| Princess Margaret's Branch | ||||||
| Lady Sarah & Daniel Chatto | X | |||||
| Samuel Chatto | X | |||||
| Duke of Gloucester's Branch | ||||||
| Duke & Duchess of Gloucester | X | |||||
| Lady Davina Windsor | X with Children (2) | |||||
| Lady Rose & George Gilman | X | Just George | X | |||
| Lyla Gilman | X | |||||
| Rufus 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 Helen | Just Helen | Just Helen |
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| Columbus Taylor | X | |||||
| Cassius Taylor | X | |||||
| Eloise Taylor | X | |||||
| Prince Michael of Kent's Branch | ||||||
| Prince & Princess Michael of Kent | X | Just Prince | X | Just Prince | ||
Lord Frederick & Lady Sophie Windsor |
X | With children (2) | ||||
Lady Gabriella |
X | |||||
Thomas Kingston |
X | |||||
| Princess Alexandra's Branch | ||||||
| Princess Alexandra | X | |||||
| - | - | |||||
| Total | 8 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 29 | |
Notes:
Naming reflects the royal's titles as of this year (2024).
Theme
- 2021 - The service was "to celebrate 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.
- 2025 - The service's theme is "love in all its forms." The service included homage to The Duchess of Kent, who passed away earlier in the year.
