Princess Kate recorded a special introduction for Royal Carols: Together At Christmas, the broadcast of her third carol service at Westminster Abbey, to shine a spotlight on what Christmas means to her.

The program, which will air at 7:45 p.m. on December 24 on ITV1 and ITVX, opens with a welcome from the Princess of Wales that was recorded last month amidst the final preparations for the service, shared by Kensington Palace.

from bbc studios and the royal foundation royal carols together at christmaschristmas eve sunday 24th december 2023 on itv1 and itvxpictured the princess of wales the princess of wales will return to westminster abbey to host a special christmas carol service on friday 8th december this year, the service will be a moment to thank all those who work to support babies, young children and families in our communities across the uk and a celebration of the golden opportunity that the birth of a new baby bringscombining traditional and modern elements to encompass people of all faiths and none, theservice will see the world renowned westminster abbey choir perform some of the nationrsquos most beloved carols, alongside musical performances by guests including beverley knight, adam lambert, jacob collier, freya ridings and james baythe abbey will be filled with inspiring individuals and families from all corners of the uk,including midwives, health visitors, early years practitioners, nursery teachers and communityvolunteers, as well as members of the royal family it will shine a spotlight on those who go above and beyond and will be a chance to celebrate the incredible role they play in raising children and shaping the society of tomorrow the carol service will see westminster abbey filled with festive decorations, providing a beautiful christmas backdrop for the special evening which will provide an opportunity to deliver a festive thank you to those who are working so hard to help the youngest members of our society to flourishc the royal foundation for further information please contact peter graymob 07831460662 petergrayitvcomthis photograph is c and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned hereinonce made available by itv plc picture desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission tx date and no reproduction fee will be chargedany subsequent usage may incur a feethis photograph must not be manipulated excluding basic cropping in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by itv plc picture deskthis photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of itv picture deskfull terms and conditions are available on the website wwwitvcompresscentreitvpicturesterms

ROYAL CAROLS: TOGETHER AT CHRISTMAS IS ON CHRISTMAS EVE AT 7.45PM ON ITV1 AND ITVX

“Christmas is a time when we come together and celebrate the birth of a newborn baby,” Princess Kate says. “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.”

The Princess of Wales dedicated the December 8 carol service to all those who support and uplift children. In her introduction, she recognized the inspiring guests who were invited to the service for their dedication to the cause, including midwives, health visitors, nursery teachers, and baby bank volunteers.