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Catherine's Christmas carol concert honours charity helpers

Catherine's Christmas carol concert honours charity helpers

Summary

Catherine, the Princess of Wales, hosted a Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey to honor people who help their communities. The event featured performances and readings by actors and musicians and highlighted themes of kindness and community support. The concert will be televised on ITV1 on Christmas Eve.

Key Facts

  • The Princess of Wales organized a Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey.
  • The event included 1,600 guests, such as royals, celebrities, and local community helpers.
  • Among the performers were actors Kate Winslet and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
  • The concert's theme focused on kindness and community.
  • Anna and Jonathan Cordiner, who set up a charity after their daughter died of a brain tumor, attended as guests.
  • Young musicians from the Future Talent charity, which supports access to music lessons, performed at the event.
  • The concert will be broadcast on ITV1 on Christmas Eve.
  • The event featured diverse guests, including a young award winner, a Holocaust survivor, and a D-Day veteran.

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