Paddington’s Christmas Post: The perfect Christmas gift!

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Prince George and Princess Charlotte did their parents proud as the young royals dutifully followed Kate and Wills' examples. We may receive payment from third parties for publishing this content or when you make a purchase through the links on our sites. The service took place on December 15, just hours after the final part of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's bombshell documentary dropped on Netflix. The 'Together at Christmas' carol concert aired on the United Kingdom's ITV on the night of Christmas Eve, local time, after being recorded earlier in the month.

Join us to watch this evening as we pay tribute to them and Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,' a tweet on the Prince and Princess of Wales' official account read. Olympic gold medallist Nicola Adams OBE read Luke 2:1-7 and Actress Dame Kristen Scott Thomas DBE read Malcolm Guite’s poem, Refugee.She described them as: 'Those who showcase the power of connectedness and community values, allowing us to continue Her Majesty's tradition of recognising and thanking those who have gone above and beyond to support others.

Other attendees included Kate's mother Carole Middleton and her sister, Pippa, along with her husband James Matthews. This year, the Princess invited hundreds of 'inspiring individuals' to the service to recognise their contributions up and down the country. The service was opened with a message from the Princess of Wales who spoke of the Queen's fondness for Christmas as a time of bringing people together.

The young princess was seen at one point showing her delight after it was revealed actor Hugh Bonneville was going to be reading an extract from Paddington's Christmas Post. The princess said the carols service was dedicated to Her Majesty "and to all those who are sadly no longer with us".

Kate was seen at one point with a comforting arm around Charlotte's shoulder, while the Prince of Wales placed a guiding hand on his son George's back. Senior royals were in attendance at the Princess of Wales' second annual carol service, which was filmed on December 15 and broadcast on Christmas Eve. Sung Eucharist of Christmas night includes the singing of Christmas Carols, music from the Abbey Choir, a sermon and Holy Communion. She added that she remembers the Queen's first Christmas broadcast, with a clip shown of the young monarch addressing the nation shortly after she ascended to the throne.

Paddington discovers a special visitor on the roof of his house on Christmas Eve and teaches him a valuable lesson. The Together at Christmas service was dedicated to Queen Elizabeth II and hosted by Kate after being recorded at Westminster Abbey earlier this month.