Kate Middleton Annual Carol service concert: Complete lineup, date, venue, and more details explored 

Kate Middleton’s beloved holiday tradition returns in 2025 with the fifth annual Together at Christmas carol service, set to take place on December 5, 2025, at the historic Westminster Abbey. This year’s theme, “love in all its forms,” celebrates the power of compassion, connection, and community spirit across the UK.

Since 2009, the ceremony has been held by the Princess of Wales, and it has turned out to be one of the most anticipated festive events in the country, blending the aspects of royalty, celebrities, and emotional honours to common heroes.

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Kate Middleton’s celebration is rooted in kindness

Approximately 1,600 attendees will gather in Westminster Abbey, consisting of guests and members of the royal family, celebrities, volunteers, and those who have demonstrated kindness throughout the year.

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has also placed her stress on wellbeing and unity with considerate details::

• An inspirational design with nature as a central theme, created by horticulturist Jamie Butterworth outside of the Abbey points to the healing power of nature.
• Schoolchildren are partnered with the Royal Horticultural Society to make wreaths covering the space.
• The show is dedicated to the late Duchess of Kent, and the songs are sung by young musicians who are the members of Future Talent, the charity which was co-founded by her in an attempt to provide young performers with the opportunity to perform.

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Date, venue, and broadcast information

• Date: December 5, 2025
• Venue: Westminster Abbey, London
• Broadcast: The recorded service will air on ITV1 and ITVX on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
• Community Services: Fifteen linked carol services will also take place across the UK, extending the celebration nationwide.

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Kate Middleton Annual Carol service concert complete lineup: Readers and performers

This year’s Kate Middleton Annual Carol Service concert brings together a star-studded mix of actors, musicians, and public figures.

Readings

The readings will be delivered by:

• Kate Winslet
• Chiwetel Ejiofor
• Hannah Waddingham
• Prince William
• Babatunde Aléshe (comedian)
• Joe Locke (actor)

They will be accompanied by celebrated pianist Paul Gladstone Reid, enhancing the emotional resonance of the spoken passages.

Musical Performances

The musical lineup blends traditional choral pieces with contemporary talent:

• Westminster Abbey Choir
• Dan Smith of Bastille
• Katie Melua
• Fisherman’s Friends (Cornish folk group)
• Griff, the rising pop star

The mix of genres and voices creates a warm, dynamic atmosphere fitting for the event’s theme of universal love.

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Why does the carol service matter?

The Together at Christmas service, since its inception, has been an opportunity to celebrate community heroes, assist charitable work, and emphasize the values Kate Middleton promotes, including mental health, family bonds, and mutual compassion.

In 2025, the message of unity is further streamlined, with the theme of “love in all forms” central as many require comfort, hope, and belonging.

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