Hannah Waddingham 'unable to perform' at Kate Middleton's Christmas carol service
Hannah was due to perform at the Together at Christmas serviceHannah Waddingham has reportedly been forced to pull out of her performance at Kate Middleton’s Christmas carol service this evening.
The service has taken place each year since 2021. Now in its fifth year, Friday’s service will celebrate “love in all its forms”.
The Princess of Wales is due to host the service at Westminster Abbey on Friday. The service will feature many famous guests.
This included Hannah, who was due to sing the much-loved carol In The Bleak Midwinter to the guests at the Abbey.
Why Hannah Waddingham has pulled out of Kate Middleton’s Christmas carol service
According to HELLO!, Hannah has pulled out of performing at the service because “her singing voice has been compromised from an exhausting filming schedule”.
However, it’s believed she will still join the congregation for the Princess of Wales’ festive event.
Zak Abel will replace Hannah by singing Silent Night.
Royal Insider has 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.
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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