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Topics: Royal Family, Kate Middleton, Christmas, ITV, UK News
Ella Scott
Topics: Royal Family, Kate Middleton, Christmas, ITV, UK News
Fans of the Royal Family believe they know the one-word quip Prince Louis issued to his mother during last year’s Christmas carol service.
Earlier this month, Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, held her fourth annual and first solo-spearheaded carol service at Westminister Abbey.
The co-production between The Royal Foundation and BBC Studios Events Productions features premiere performances from the Westminster Abbey Choir, Paloma Faith, Gregory Porter, JP Cooper, and Olivia Dean, and works to combine traditional and modern elements to appeal to people of all faiths and none.
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This year, Richard E Grant is also taking over from Jim Broadbent to read an extract of a festive-themed publication to the audience.
Charles Dickens’s iconic A Christmas Carol has been selected for the Academy Award-nominated actor, which you will be able to listen to when the programme premieres on ITV tonight (December 24).
In 2023, it was Broadbent was in the hot seat - and there, he seemingly charmed Prince William and Kate’s youngest son, Prince Louis, while reading from J. R. R. Tolkien’s Letters from Father Christmas.
Heartwarmingly, the then-five-year-old could be lightening up with a smile and excitedly trying to get his mother’s attention before intently listening to Broadbent read aloud.
In the sweet segment, Louis can also be seen mouthing something to Kate—and royal fans have finally sussed out what they think it is.
“He says Mama,” said one expert lip-reader, while a second commented: “His little ‘mama’,” followed by three crying faces.
"He's so cute, all excited about Santa,” someone else replied, as per AberdeenLive.
Another said: "I love him so much! My son is only 2 but he has the same kind of energy- it's so pure, so joyful, we LOVE IT!!!"
Her Royal Highness has dedicated this year’s edition of Royal Carols: Together At Christmas to those in need – 'individuals who have inspired, counselled, comforted, and above all else shown that love is the greatest gift we can receive'.
According to an official press release from ITV, the theme takes inspiration from the Christmas story which 'encourages us to consider the experiences of others and the important human need of giving and receiving empathy'.
Kate and her husband, William, will feature in the broadcast, accompanied by Louis, their eldest child, Prince George, and their daughter Princess Charlotte.
Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank, Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, and Zara and Mike Tindall were also in attendance, as per Tattle.
Royal Carols: Together At Christmas airs on Christmas Eve at 7.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.