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Right, darlings, Lady Jane here, and we must talk about Catherine, Princess of Wales, absolutely owning Christmas at Westminster Abbey with her “Together at Christmas” carol service.

Picture it: Westminster Abbey glowing, choirs warming up, and in glides Kate Middleton in a long forest‑green Catherine Walker coat, trimmed in that gloriously plush faux fur from Troy London. The woman looked like a walking Christmas card. Underneath, just a little tease of red‑and‑green tartan peeking out as she walked, like she’d coordinated herself with a Fortnum & Mason hamper and won.

This isn’t just any frock‑and‑go situation. Catherine has turned this “Together at Christmas” service into a proper royal tradition, and this year the theme is love, compassion, and connection. She even wrote a letter to guests about how small acts of kindness are like the roots of trees, quietly weaving us all together. Very “royal philosopher in couture,” if you ask me.

And of course, where there is Catherine, there is fashion gossip. Those sparkling Robinson Pelham Tsar Star earrings practically grazed her shoulders, and her sapphire engagement ring from Prince William was doing its usual “blinding the congregation” routine under the Abbey lights. Her hair? The classic glossy waves. Makeup? A soft smoky eye and glowy skin that said “three children, who me?”

Speaking of the next generation, in came Prince William with Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, the whole Wales clan turning the Abbey steps into their personal Christmas runway. Princess Charlotte went for a chic navy look, coordinating with her brothers and her father, while sneaking in those sweet little mother–daughter moments with Catherine that photographers live for.

Inside, the guest list was peak “Brits you’d like at your ideal dinner party.” Kate Winslet reading, Chiwetel Ejiofor lending gravitas, Babatúndé Aléshé and Joe Locke adding a modern touch, and musical performances from Dan Smith, Griff, Katie Melua, and Cornish folk darlings Fisherman’s Friends. Catherine chatted away, clearly in her element as hostess‑in‑chief.

There was also a tender note: a tribute to the late Duchess of Kent, honouring her lifelong passion for music education and the charity Future Talent. It gave the glittering evening a quietly emotional core, exactly the kind of balance Catherine does so well.

So there you have it: Catherine, Princess of Wales, in green fur, diamonds, tartan, and sentiment, serving us tradition, glamour, and just enough gossip fuel to keep Lady Jane talking until New Year.

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