Love and Kindness Unite Communities as Kate Middleton Reveals Annual Christmas Carol Concert Theme

A celebration of care and connection

An announcement from The Royal Foundation says this year’s service will focus on love and kindness as sources of hope, connection and community during the Christmas season. It also highlights how small acts of care can make a meaningful difference.

The service will recognize people across the United Kingdom who help others feel supported and less alone. Examples named in the announcement include friendship, volunteering, being a good neighbour and listening when someone needs support.

Services across the United Kingdom

The Westminster Abbey gathering is expected to draw more than 1,500 people, continuing a tradition now in its sixth year. The venue is where Kate Middleton and Prince William married in 2011, and their children have often joined them for the annual celebration.

Fifteen other carol services will be held concurrently in local communities across the U.K. The announcement says people making a difference in all four nations will be recognized.

Broadcast and family tradition

The service will air in the U.K. on ITV1 and ITVX on Christmas Eve. The annual event has also featured the couple’s children, including a performance last year by Kate and Princess Charlotte of “Holm Sound” by Erland Cooper. In a message shared during last year’s broadcast, Kate described the holiday spirit through everyday gestures such as listening, offering comfort and helping others.