Kate Middleton had an additional set of palms engaged on her Collectively at Christmas carol service this yr.
The Princess of Wales, 42, wished the fourth annual service to be centered round love, kindness and empathy — and she or he requested Girl Gabriella Kingston (née Windsor) to affix her group to assist, PEOPLE confirms.
Gabriella, the one daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, performed an advisory position across the music performances featured within the Dec. 6 service, PEOPLE understands.
And the 43-year-old royal, who works as a contract journalist, loved her position and was excited to be part of the service, a supply tells PEOPLE.
Kate “was extremely grateful for her contribution,” the insider provides.
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Gabriella’s position within the service was becoming for the royal, who beforehand confirmed off her musical chops in 2020, when she launched two songs to learn music nonprofit Enjoying for Change Basis.
Along with her position in planning it, Gabriella additionally attended the festive, candle-lit occasion — which was held at Westminster Abbey on Dec. 6 and airs on Christmas Eve on ITV1 and ITVx within the U.Ok — together with Princess Kate, Prince William, and their children, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6.
The royals gathered on the London church to look at conventional hymns and songs and readings led by the Prince of Wales, Richard E. Grant and extra stars, in addition to musical performances by company together with Olivia Dean and Paloma Religion. The occasion additionally featured a bit by pianist Rosey Chan and a efficiency by two soloists from The Royal Ballet and college students from The Royal Ballet Faculty.
Set to air on Christmas Eve, the Collectively at Christmas service — which welcomed a complete of 1,600 company, together with members from either side of Kate’s household — marks the tip of a troublesome yr for Princess Kate, who introduced she was present process therapy for most cancers in June.
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In September, Kate shared that she had accomplished chemotherapy, and the Dec. 6 Christmas live performance was her most notable look following the information.
For Girl Gabriella, the occasion marked her first Christmas with out her husband, Thomas Kingston, who died in February at age 45. Following the financier’s loss of life, a press release was launched on behalf of Gabriella, in addition to Martin and Jill Kingston, Joanna Connolly and Emma Murray.
“It’s with the deepest sorrow that we announce the loss of life of Thomas Kingston, our beloved husband, son and brother,” the assertion learn. “Tom was an distinctive man who lit up the lives of all who knew him. His loss of life has come as an important shock to the entire household, and we ask you to respect our privateness as we mourn his passing.”
Earlier in December, a supply assured that, although Princess Kate stepped out alongside her household to host Collectively at Christmas, she is taking a sluggish, intentional strategy whereas navigating her return to public life amid her most cancers restoration.
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“She is targeted on herself and her household proper now, rightly,” a supply near the palace advised PEOPLE on the time.
Different mates and sources emphasize that the princess’ expertise has modified her perspective ceaselessly, with an insider near the royal family telling PEOPLE, “Life-threatening diseases deliver a reconsideration of priorities. She and William have at all times made it clear that household is a very powerful factor.”
“You may’t undergo one thing like that and are available out the opposite facet unchanged,” the supply added. “She is a unique individual now.”
Royal Carols: Collectively at Christmas airs on ITV and ITVX on Christmas Eve within the U.Ok. and streams on Britbox in america and Canada.
