King Charles made a heartwarming contribution to Princess Kate’s Together at Christmas carol service despite his absence from the event.
The King generously donated many fir trees from Windsor Great Park to decorate Westminster Abbey for the occasion.
The thoughtful gesture was highlighted in the program setting of the service, which featured a touching drawing by artist Charlie Maxey.
The artwork showed a group of people walking arm-in-arm through the snow towards the Abbey, with the message: “How did I help? You were there for me, that was all.”
The donation, called “Trees of Kindness,” was a perfect fit for this year’s service theme, which celebrated those who spread love, kindness and compassion in their communities.
Each tree was decorated with red handwritten notes, contributed by guests, sharing messages of thanks and love for family, friends and communities.
After the service the trees will be gifted to local charities, continuing the spirit of giving.
His note, dedicated to his maternal grandparents, read: “Thank you grandma and grandpa for playing games with me,” capturing the joy and love shared between the young prince and his family. .
Meanwhile, the absence of King Charles and Queen Camilla from the ceremony has raised questions. Although no official reason has been given, it is known that the Queen has been reducing her public appearances in recent weeks after recovering from pneumonia.
Following medical advice to prioritize rest and a full recovery, she notably missed the external leg of the Qatari state visit.