For the third year in a row, the Princess of Wales hosted a special Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey. She was joined by the Prince of Wales, and their three kids, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. In the congregation at Westminster Abbey were "inspiring individuals and families from all corners of the UK, including midwives, health visitors, early years practitioners, nursery teachers and community volunteers."
Family members in attendance at the soiree included The Duchess of Edinburgh, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Zara Tindall, Frederick Windsor, Lady Gabriella Kingston, Sophie Winkleman, Lady Sarah Chatto and Kate's parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, and her sister, Pippa Middleton.
This becomes a nice tradition, they all look nice and ready to start the holiday season, Princess of Wales is stunning in all white and Princess Beatrice looks beautiful and radiant, little Louis is getting bigger everything we see him and so full of energy.
ردحذفCatherine looks fabulous in this ensemble...sure to catch on quickly as a new trend. The winter white long coat and pants gives the best of both styles. So reassuring to see most of their families there, all looking great as well...Merry Christmas to everyone out there! Annette
ردحذفshe trimmed her hair, it looks well levelled, it has not looked this good in a while.
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Kate- Don’t love this pant suit at all. Seems like a rather casual departure from her previous Carol events. The white is perfect for the season though…
ردحذفSophie- Love the splash of blue with the brown boots!
Beatrice- Now this is a fantastic Christmas look! The plaid is right on point and her hair is curled to perfection
i totally agree the pants on Catherine and Pippa are a downgrade from their usual church look, i think its the first time they have worn pants to church.
حذفI had the same thoughts. I actually dislike the way the wide leg pants work with a flared midi coat. It’s not a nice silhouette, streamlined at the top and then several competing wide fabric swaths at the bottom too much going on.
حذفBeatrice looks great, winner of the evening. Worse outfit: Carole Middleton. Did she go to Sarah’s stylist? I would have never thought she’d wear something that ugly and unflattering.
CH
White Christmas works for Princess Catherine. Mary
حذفDear CH.
حذفCould you please tell me in which photo I can find Carole Middleton?
Thanks in advance.
CH at 06:27, in which picture do you see Carole Middleton? I can't see her.
حذفI do not like princess of Wales' outfit except the coat which is marvellous. I have nothing against the pants in church, but there is too much white now (with the long coat) and the buttons are not looking good. Her t-shirt doesn't look good either with that lovely coat. Sophie Windsor looks wonderful and so does Zara with her simple, black dress.
Found the Middletons (Kate's parents) on another site ........
حذفhttps://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g46074587/royal-family-kate-middleton-carol-service-westminster-abbey-2023-photos/
All Middleton ladies wore trousers, very unusual especially Carole Middleton
حذف@deadeggs, thanks for the link. From the link I can see that Zara's dress is purple and I like it even more now. Carol Middleton looks very odd, not herself at all. I do like her trousers, but the short jacket... hmmm... Pippa's trouser suit looks very good, I love it.
حذفI don’t see anything “unusual” in the Middleton ladies wearing
حذفtrousers.
It is not a major religious event where everybody has to abide by a dress code.
It is a friendly get together for people to enjoy and participate with carols in the atmosphere of Christmas.
It could almost be called a chic dressdown occasion.
Thanks for the link @deadeggs. I can't see what is wrong with the ladies wearing pants. This was not a church service, it was an event held in a church. And if it had been an official church service, nice trousers are still acceptable. I am far more bothered by the length of Sophie's coat than anything else.
حذفIn my country women can go to church in trousers when they wish to. For a mass, a concert, a remembrance service or a funeral. Older women are also wearing trousers all the time, during the Summer in a silky or light cotton fabric and during Winter in a woolen or velvet fabric. Men are even going to church in jeans, which is something I don't like very much. I like jeans a lot wearing them often myself but not to go to church. There are plenty of other sorts of trousers which can be worn.
حذفThey all look lovely, but I think Catherine looks divine in winter white. Wow!
ردحذفReally interesting to see photos of the other royals too.
ردحذفWhat a wonderful way for the royal family to gather together to celebrate the season and everyone looks so happy!!
ردحذفI think everyone looks wonderful but Beatrice is the most radiantly beautiful of the lot. Her hair and makeup are divine. And her little stepson is adorable!
ردحذفLove this time of year. Great to see this concert has become a yearly tradition all the ladies look graat. . Love Pippa's outfit & hair. Catherine gorgeous as always
ردحذفThis has become a wonderful annual tradition, kudos to Kate. I like her winter white, her earrings, and the buttons on her pants. Love Beatrice’s dress and Eugenie’s purse. Very pretty blue on Sophie. The Wales children are so good-looking, immaculately attired, and getting tall like their parents.
ردحذف-Royal Watcher
Wonderful to see members of the extended family. Love Lady Frederick's coat--easily the winner for me. I like the Duchess of Gloucester's coat but the look is spoiled for me by the boots. Love Princess Beatrice's coat. I like the colour of coat for the Princess Wales and for the Duchess of Edinburgh but both outfit have hospital vibes for me. Without the boots, Sophie's outfit could easily be a dressing gown and nightdress while Catherine's white trouser suit (without the fab shoes!)looks exactly like what my dentist wears.
ردحذفThe slight disappointment of the outfits doesn't detract from seeing the family out in force and seeing how the children have grown since their last outing. Savannah Philips is nearly as tall as her Dad.
Lady Frederick's coat looks outstanding. Beatrice and Catherine look stunning. Lovely to see the family support for this event.
ردحذفShe looked amazing in her creamy winter-white outfit. At first I was a little disappointed in pants again, but really, this is a winner! I might have to buy that bag!
ردحذفPrincess of Wales wears trousers most of the time lately. She wouldn't if the Queen was still around!
ردحذفYes, I think there has been a subtle downgrading (relaxation of the rules, people who disapprove of rules might call it) there. I’m guessing we’ll be seeing fewer skirt suits paired with hats, too, which seems a pity because that is a sophisticated, traditional look for royal ladies. And it is not pointless. Formality in dress honors the occasion for which it is worn. Gloves, I think, are now pretty much relegated to cold weather outerwear category. Hugs and high fives are also “in”, which is a different sort of change, a huge one in fact, and I’m sure a largely welcome one but one that to be honest has come about because of pressure on royal people to be “relatable”. — Jane
حذفOH!
حذفWell she's lucky that the Queen is not still around.
I don't think its about relaxed rules or Royal protocols! The late Queen was very accepting to Catherine's style choices (she said so herself), back in the days they used to do joint engagements and Catherine would wear very short skirts.
حذفI think its about style changes/trends, she seems to wear long skirts, dresses, skirts. Anything close to her ankles, a style choice she shares with Duchess Sophie.
She was wearing pants when the Queen was alive. There are pictures.
حذفWhat a beautiful outfit from Catherine! Love her in the winter white. How marvelous to see all of the support from BRF family members for what has become--at least to me--a signature annual event for the Princess. So nice to see Louis joining his parents and siblings this year. Beatrice, Sophie, and Zara look fabulous--especially Beatrice. In fact, all the ladies look wonderful. I also love that Edo and Beatrice brought Wolfie with them.
ردحذفJanet
How lovely - just to see them all, and to see them supporting Catherine and this lovely cause. They are all dressed well, but if I were to pick my faves, I'd say Catherine, Pippa and Eugenie. I love the style looks of these three. Also happy to see Sophie Winkleman and many of the other cousins and family.
ردحذفNothing like a carol service to bring family together and begin this festive season.
- Anon 9:13
Fantastic to see the family together, how nice for the children to post letters to other children on this beautiful occasion, Christmas. The ladies and children's outfits were great. I liked Pss Beatrice and Lady Gabriella Kingston's outfit the best The PoW was a stunner. I can't count them all now, or this comment drags on. I hope this will be a yearly gathering. Love to see them all. css
ردحذفI love the outfit of Kate. It is a bit of a modern way to go to church but we do live in a modern era. Why on earth in these days and times should you not wear pants to church.
ردحذفNot one poster has suggested that pants in church are not appropriate. Just that this outfit doesn’t look as good as what she often wears.
حذف@Anon14:06 That is just an opinion. My opinion is that Kate looks beautiful and appropriately dressed. God doesn't care what you wear, He only cares that you are there. That, and the church is hosting a Carol Service, not a full religious service.
حذفMissed the Princess Royal at the carols.
ردحذفShe also did not attend the Diplomatic Reception
Just the King, Queen and the Wales was rather sparse for greeting so many guests
Great mix of styles and colors from everyone! My favorite is the red coat on Sophie Winkleman, she looks fabulous! I love winter white but I still don’t understand pairing a long coat and wide trousers, which pulls the eye to the ground. Always reminds me of Steven Tyler!
ردحذفWe can pair a long coat with wide trousers but not with the type of Catherine's coat. With a straight coat in a dark color and black trousers we can.
حذفWhy not? What is wrong with the coat paired with these trousers? What should she have worn instead?
حذفI don't like Princess Catherine's outfit. If she only had closed her coat so that we could not see the buttons of her trousers. It looks like she borrowed Queen Camilla's earrings.
ردحذفI do like the following outfits : Pippa Middleton, Zara Tindall, Sophie Winkelman. All the others there is always something that is wrong or it is the length, or the color combination, or the ugly boots (especially Princess Beatrice), etc...
à Anonyme 09/12/2023 07:22
حذفVotre regard affûté a noté les boutons de son pantalon ; c'est vrai qu'une légère ressemblance peut se remarquer comme si c'était sur une paire de jean blanc ; à la place, je pense qu'une légère ceinture dans une ton doré aurait apporté un meilleur look mais heureusement qu'elle porte des boucles d'oreilles nacrées de Van Cleef & Arpels !
@07:22 ...on point.
حذف@ Achard. Je connais les boucles d'oreilles. Peut-être elle a acheté les mêmes que la reine Camilla.
حذفQuelles merveilleuses photos qui nous montrent la famille royale réunie pour cette belle tradition ; j’ai tout de suite remarqué que le prince Louis a bien grandi toujours plein de vitalité !
ردحذفEveryone is in a joyful mood. It is a great tradition started by the Princess of Wales.
ردحذفSnow white is definitely Kate's color. She looks fantastic in it - she glows. It was a risk - to be monochromatically dressed, but in this case it worked out. Maybe I would choose beige accessories (belt, handbag, pumps). But Kate is lucky to have stunning hair, which is a "jewel" in itself.
I admire the quiet elegance of lady Sarah Chatto and the Duchess of Gloucester. Sophie Wessex is brilliant - when you consider that she has made a long journey to South America and always carries out her duties with a smile and no complaints.
All the kids were great too. The girls had beautiful coats.
How lovely to see the family, children and everyone enjoying a wonderful evening. Elegant outfits included are Catherine, Sophie, Sarah Chatto, and the Duchess of Gloucester, well done. Edwina
ردحذفI've always been a fan of Catherines feminine dresses, but she really looks gorgeous in this pantsuit. Chic, modern and elegant.
ردحذفAll the others of course look great too!
Knowing that she would be kneeling and interacting with children, Kate made a wonderful decision to wear the beautiful white outfit. All the ladies at our church wear pants for most services.
ردحذفWhat an array of styles.Something for everyone. Catherine looks divine in her Christmas white.She has the height and figure to carry such a look.
ردحذفLady Sophie Windsor in the Catherine Walker coat comes a close 2nd.
Beatrice has worn a few dresses in varies shades from this designer. I love the ankle boots.
It was so lovely to see the family come together,especially with the younger members attending. It’s becoming quite the tradition.Bea
Princess Beatrice is sooo lovely. Her highness is a beauty.
ردحذفPersonally, I like Catherine's and Duchess Sophie's ensembles most.
ردحذفThe Princess's winter white flared pants and coat are pure classy and sophisticated elegance at its best.
Hair and makeup are on point.
I love Duchess Sophie's coat, splendid.
Beatrice's dress and Pippa's outfit look too ordinary and not totally appropriate for this occasion imo.
All children look marvellous and Prince Louis is a stich as always!
Sorry, it was meant to be:
حذف.*..and Prince Louis has me in stiches as always!
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