Assisted by Lady Gabriella Windsor. Princess of Wales Plan it annually Christmas Carol service during mourning Death of her husband Earlier this year, it emerged.
During the summer, Kate invites Lady Gabriella to be part of the team organizing her annual Christmas event. Westminster Abbeywhich featured a host of stars such as Paloma Faith and Gregory Porter.
The event, called Together at Christmas, was dedicated to those who have shown love, kindness and compassion to others in their communities, and the Princess’ gesture to the Princess’ daughter and Princess Michael of Kent echoed this theme. was
Lady Gabriella too Known as Ella to her friends.supported Kate and played an advisory role with the organizing team around the music performances featured during the service.
A source said of Lady Gabriella: “She was very touched by the princess and grateful to have been asked to contribute to her very special concert, and that she was honored to do so.”
Kate is understood to be incredibly grateful for his contribution.
Lady Gabriella’s financier husband Thomas Kingston Died of head injury on 25 February.and a gun was found near his body at his parents’ home in the Cotswolds.
A coroner concluded in October that he had taken his own life and during the inquest his widow warned of the side effects of medication used to treat mental health problems when the hearing was told that Mr Kingston was prescribed the medication after complaining of difficulty sleeping following stress at work.
Carol service was held on December 6. And, in addition to performances by Paloma Faith and Gregory Porter, it also saw singer-songwriter JP Cooper perform with the Soul Sanctuary Choir, with new singing talent Olivia Dean also on the bill.
Kate and William They were joined by their children Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six, held candles during the service, as did other guests, including members of the royal family.
Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy, who Is terminally ill with prostate cancerlit a candle as did Lindsey Brough, wife of former rugby league star Rob Brough, who died in June after a much-publicised battle with motor neurone disease.
A reading was given. By actor Richard E. Grant; Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery; Sophie Okonedo, Oscar-nominated for her role in the film Hotel Rwanda. and Olympic swimming gold medalist Adam Petty.
This service will be broadcast as part of the programme. Royal Carols: Together at Christmaswill be shown on ITV1 and ITVX over Christmas, and will feature three films about the stories of people and organizations who have inspired, advised and comforted others in times of need.
Kate has recorded a voice-over to open the program, reading excerpts from a letter she wrote about love and compassion that was included with the ceremony’s Order of Service.
She will say: “The Christmas story encourages us to consider the experiences and feelings of others.
“It also reflects our own weaknesses and reminds us of the importance of giving and receiving compassion, as well as how much we need each other despite our differences.
“Above all, it encourages us to turn to love rather than fear. The love we show ourselves and the love we show others. Love that listens with compassion, love that is kind and There is understanding, love that forgives, and love that brings joy and hope.”
Additional reporting by PA