Hannah Waddingham 'unable to perform' at Kate Middleton's Christmas carol service
Hannah was due to perform at the Together at Christmas serviceKate Middleton hosted her annual Together at Christmas carol service on Friday evening.
The Princess of Wales was joined by her family, including husband Prince William and their three children.
Ahead of the service, reports claimed that guest Hannah Waddingham was forced to pull out of her performance at the service.
The service has taken place each year since 2021. Now in its fifth year, Friday’s service celebrated “love in all its forms”.
Why Hannah Waddingham pulled out of Kate Middleton’s Christmas carol service
According to HELLO!, Hannah pulled out of performing at the service because “her singing voice has been compromised from an exhausting filming schedule”.
However, she still joined the congregation for the Princess of Wales’ festive event.
Royal Insider contacted reps for Hannah for comment.
Hannah shares a good bond with Princess Kate as well as Prince William. The actress has supported the Prince of Wales’ Earthshot Prize initiative over the years.
Last December, Hannah joined William for a funny video to promote his environmental documentary, The Earthshot Report. A clip saw them play a game of darts!
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis attend service
Meanwhile, on Friday, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis were in attendance at the Christmas service.
George, 12, and Louis, seven, looked dapper in matching suits. Meanwhile, Charlotte, 10, coordinated her navy dress, which featured a white collar detail, with her brothers.
Charlotte also wore matching navy tights and navy shoes. She sweetly added a bow to her hair.
The children were seen arriving with dad William. The Prince of Wales wore a navy suit.
Body language expert weighs in
Meanwhile, speaking to the Mirror, body language expert Judi James weighed in on the family’s dynamic at the service.
She explained: “William and George are in choreographic lock-step as always, although William seems to be gently stepping back to allow George to take the lead more, rather than just sticking close to his father and copying him.
“George has looked slightly shy in the past and William’s technique here seems to be to gradually take the ‘stabilizers off’ by hanging back to allow George to walk ahead with authentic confidence rather than being nudged to the front.”
Princess Kate’s letter ahead of Christmas service
Earlier this week, Kate wrote a heartfelt letter ahead of her festive carol service.
The deeply personal letter will be shared with guests at Westminster Abbey and also 15 community carol services across the UK.
Her singing voice has been compromised from an exhausting filming schedule.
In part of the letter, the Princess of Wales said: “At a time when life can sometimes feel fragmented or uncertain, the Christmas season invites us to remember the power of reaching out to one another with generosity of heart, understanding and hope. This Carol Service offers a moment of collective togetherness.
“A chance to celebrate the spirit of community and service, and to honour the visible and invisible bonds that unite us all.”
She also said: “At its heart, Christmas speaks of love taking form in the simplest, most human ways. Not in sentimental or grand gestures, but gentle ones. A moment of listening, a word of comfort, a helping hand, presence.
“These simple acts of care might seem small. But they contribute to the beautiful tapestry of life to which we all belong. Christmas is a time that reminds us how deeply our lives are woven together.”
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