Princess Kate’s carol service received a very special sneak peek from former stylist Natasha Archer, who was among the 1,600 guests in attendance.
The future queen’s former assistant shared behind-the-scenes moments on social media and thanked Kate for inviting her to the celebration.
Kensington Palace also revealed special moments from the Princess of Wales’s carol service at Westminster Abbey.
“A wonderful event at Westminster Abbey welcoming some of the most inspiring people,” the caption read.
The images showed Princess Kate’s elegant entrance, her warm meeting with guests and the joyful atmosphere as attendees gathered to celebrate music, community and kindness.
Princess Kate welcomed the audience with her signature grace and shared a heartfelt reflection: “At this special time of year, we are reminded that love takes many forms and even in the simplest act of being there for each other.”
The service included a reading from Prince William’s Bible along with traditional organ music and angelic backup singers, pop stars including Bastille’s Dan Smith and rising talent Griff performed.
Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet gave a personally written reading, commissioned especially for the occasion, in which she reflected on the theme of love.
His words were a gentle reminder of the power of presence: “Love doesn’t always come wrapped in ribbons.
“It’s about laughter shared at a table, a hand held in comfort, the courage to reach out to someone who would otherwise be alone… Christmas is about giving, but maybe we can think of being ‘present’ as our present.”
As Kate Winslet concluded, quoting Henry Drummond: “The moments in which you have truly lived are the moments in which you have done things in a spirit of love.”
