Kate says baby arrival is 'precious' in heartfelt Christmas carol message
The Princess of Wales has described the arrival of a baby as "precious" in a heartfelt Christmas video message.
Kate Middleton hosted her Together At Christmas event at Westminster Abbey, welcoming her family, celebrities and members of the public in celebration of those supporting children and families.
The event, which took place on December 8, will be broadcast on Christmas Eve on ITV1 as part of the special programme Royal Carols: Together At Christmas.
She is joined in the broadcast by her family and a number of famous faces, including Rio and Kate Ferdinand and Dame Sheila Hancock, who introduce films emphasising the importance of early childhood.
The Princess of Wales was joined by son Prince Louis and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh during the Royal Carols (PA)In her message introducing the carol service, Kate will say: “Christmas is a time when we come together and celebrate the birth of a newborn baby. The arrival of every baby is a precious and momentous time, it brings us together to reflect on new beginnings and brings hope for the future. Throughout our earliest interactions, relationships and experiences, with those who love us, even before we are born, we lay the foundations to so much of what that future will depend on. But only by valuing and supporting the vital role of the adults in a child’s world can we hope to make a difference.
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The young royals at the Christmas carol service (PA)“And so tonight’s guests have been invited in recognition of their support of our youngest children, as we shine a spotlight on the critical role they play in nurturing and raising the future generation. From parents and carers, to early educators, midwives, health visitors and community volunteers, thank you for all you do in helping the very youngest members of our communities, feel safe, valued and loved. This is not just making a difference to children today, it will go on to shape a happier, healthier, fairer world in the future.”
Singers Beverley Knight and Adam Lambert performed at the event on December 8 (PA)Kate was joined at the carol service by husband Prince William and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, and among the 1,500 special guests were midwives, nursery teachers and baby bank volunteers. Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh also accompanied the family. A special moment in the show came in a poignant musical tribute paid to John Lennon and George Michael, with the concert held 43 years to the day the former Beatle was shot dead.
Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier played Wham!’s hit Last Christmas on Lennon’s upright piano, which was owned by the group’s singer and later solo star George Michael and loaned by his estate. Broadcaster Roman Kemp, the son of Spandau Ballet bassist Martin Kemp and former Wham! backing singer Shirlie Kemp, introduced Collier and talked about the role George Michael, who was his godfather, played in his life.
During the concert Oscar winner Jim Broadbent read an extract from Letters From Father Christmas by Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien and singers Beverley Knight and Adam Lambert performed. Royal Carols: Together At Christmas will be screened at 7.45pm on ITV1 and ITV X on Christmas Eve.
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