Royal Carols: Together At Christmas | Preview (ITV1)

The Princess of Wales will host her fifth ‘Together at Christmas’ Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on Friday 5th December, which will air as part of a special programme on ITV1 and ITVX on Christmas Eve.

This year, the Service will bring people together to celebrate love in all its forms - whether it’s love within families, through friendships, across communities or even through powerful moments of connection with strangers.

Supported by The Royal Foundation, the annual Carol Service is spearheaded by The Princess of Wales. This year, Her Royal Highness wanted to recognise and thank the many people around the country who are acting with love in their communities, contributing to a more cohesive and connected society.

On Friday 5th December, Westminster Abbey will be filled with 1,600 people connected to the theme of love. Individuals may have dedicated or volunteered their time to be present with others, fronted initiatives that bring people in their community together, or shown kindness and empathy to those around them. These guests will be joined by members of the Royal Family and recognisable faces who in their own ways have created and shown love to foster compassion and togetherness.

Combining traditional and modern elements to encompass people of all faiths and none, the service will see the world-renowned Westminster Abbey choir perform some of the nation’s most beloved carols, alongside musical performances and readings by guests including Hannah Waddingham, Dan Smith, Kate Winslet and Chiwetel Ejiofor.

The Service will also showcase stories of some of the incredible guests in the congregation, who are leading by example and helping to create a more connected society. Before guests enter the Abbey, they will enjoy music by young performers from Future Talent, a charity co-founded by the late Duchess of Kent to support musically-gifted children.

Royal Carols: Together At Christmas airs Christmas Eve on ITV1.