Prince William shared a loving glance with Prince George during the annual carol concert held at Westminster Abbey last night.
George, 10, looked up at his father as actor Jim Broadbent read The Father Christmas Letters from J.R.R. Tolkien aloud. William then quickly smiled at his son before returning his attention to the service.
Upon entering the concert, the eldest child of the Prince and Princess of Wales, posted letters to children less fortunate than himself alongside his younger siblings, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5.
However, it was actually Louis who stole the heart of the nation as he made his debut at his mother’s annual carol concert on December 8. Fans went wild as the young royal’s eyes light up during the service.
The five-year-old, said to have ‘Christmas magic in his eyes’, was seen nudging his mother Kate, whispering ‘mama’ and pointing at Mr Broadbent, 74, as he read to the audience.
The Together At Christmas service – supported by the Royal Foundation – was this year held in honour of those who work to support babies, young children and families across the UK.
Prince William shared a loving glance with Prince George during the annual carol concert held at Westminster Abbey last night. George, 10, looked up at his father as actor Jim Broadbent read The Father Christmas Letters from J.R.R. Tolkien aloud. William then quickly smiled at his son before returning his attention to the service
Upon entering the concert, the eldest child of the Prince and Princess of Wales , posted letters to children less fortunate than himself alongside his younger siblings, Princess Charlotte , 8, and Prince Louis, 5
Prince William, Catherine Princess of Wales, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis Together At Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey, London
Prince William introduces Prince George to members of the Clergy at Westminster Abbey in London
Kate meets actor Jim Broadbent at her Together At Christmas carol concert on December 8
Prince Louis stood alongside his mother and sister as he holds a candle during the Christmas concert
The Together At Christmas service – supported by the Royal Foundation – was this year held in honour of those who work to support babies, young children and families across the UK
George, Charlotte and Louis stood proudly next to their parents – as well as other senior royals – as they held candles and sung Christmas songs in the festive hall filled with 1,500 people.
Linked to Kate’s Shaping Us campaign, the service showcased ‘the hope of new life and why it is so important to build supportive, nurturing worlds around children and the adults in their lives’.
While it was filmed on December 8, the full concert was aired to the public last night on ITV.
Louis had previously been too young to attend his mother’s annual Christmas concert but his debut did not disappoint. Royal fans said they loved how excited the five-year-old was about the reading of The Father Christmas Letters.
During another adorable moment in the concert, captured on camera earlier this month, the youngster was seen cheekily blowing out his sister’s candle at the concert – leaving his siblings in stitches.
The mischievous royal blew out Charlotte’s candle as their mother Kate laughed. He was pictured puffing his cheeks in an attempt to extinguish his older sister’s candle, as she smiled.
Prince Louis cheekily blew out his sister’s candle at Kate’s Christmas carol concert, which has left his royal siblings in stitches
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis walk inside Westminster Abbey holding candles
Prince Louis was dressed in a chequered shirt with a smart navy coat and Chelsea boots
Prince William also took part in the service giving a reading from the Gospel of Luke
The Princess of Wales pictured with members of the clergy ahead of her carol service
The Wales’ were joined by other senior members of the royal family such as Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh
During the visit, the Princess of Wales met with members of the Scouts
The Wales children were on their best behaviour as they greeted members of the clergy at the Abbey’s Lady Chapel.
Louis looked shy while his older brother and sister smiled, shook hands and said hello to the priest.
George looked the double of his father wearing a smart suit, while his younger brother wore a navy button-up jacket, narrow-legged trousers and blue suede Chelsea boots.
Charlotte meanwhile wore a £180 double-breasted burgundy wool coat from Trotters.
Opening the ceremony, the Princess of Wales, wearing a monochrome outfit, welcomed audiences watching from home on Christmas Eve to re-watch the service and spoke of the meaning of Christmas.
‘Christmas is a time when we come together and celebrate the birth of a newborn baby,’ she said.
‘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.
‘Throughout our earliest interactions, relationships and experiences, with those who love us, even before we are born, we lay the foundations to so much of what that future will depend on.
‘But only by valuing and supporting the vital role of the adults in a child’s world can we hope to make a difference.’
The Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte (left) smile as Prince Louis (centre) looks on at the carol service recorded earlier this month
The Princess of Wales’ sister Pippa Matthews (left) and her husband James attend the service
Prince William also took part in the service giving a reading from the Gospel of Luke.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, was seen pictured alongside the family of five.
Princess Beatrice, her stepson Christopher Mapelli Mozzi and husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, also made an appearance as well as Princess Eugenie, Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips and his daughters Savannah and Isla.
Although the King and Queen Camilla were not present at the event, donated Christmas trees from Windsor Great Park to decorate Westminster Abbey, which were donated to the local community after the service.
Among the group of celebrities who greeted the family were singers Beverley Knight, Adam Lambert and musician Jacob Collier.
Kate’s sister Pippa and husband James Matthews were seen at the event, as were Lady Sarah Chatto and her husband Daniel Chatto.
Midwives, nursery teachers and baby bank volunteers were amongst those 1,500 people invited to the festive event, which thanked those working to support children in their early years.