{"id":70979,"date":"2023-12-08T19:08:04","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T19:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geels.net\/?p=70979"},"modified":"2023-12-08T19:08:04","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T19:08:04","slug":"sophie-wessex-exudes-elegance-as-she-attends-kates-carol-concert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geels.net\/beauty\/sophie-wessex-exudes-elegance-as-she-attends-kates-carol-concert\/","title":{"rendered":"Sophie Wessex exudes elegance as she attends Kate&apos;s carol concert"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1> Duchess of Edinburgh beams in a white maxi dress and azure wool coat as she arrives solo at Kate Middleton&#8217;s carol concert<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sophie, 58,\u00a0wrapped up against the winter chill in an azure wool coat<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Read More:\u00a0Princess of Wales invites fans to tune into her &#8216;special carol service&#8217;\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Duchess of Edinburgh exuded elegance as she arrived at the Princess of Wales&#8217; Together at Christmas carol concert, held at Westminster Abbey, this evening.<\/p>\n<p>The mother-of-two, 58, wrapped up against the winter chill in an azure wool coat, which she debuted in 2019, layered over a figure-skimming maxi dress.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As she beamed on arrival at the royal event, her husband Prince Edward and children, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn.<\/p>\n<p>Sophie expertly styled her outfit with knee-high boots, while her blonde locks were neatly clipped into a half up-half down style. She opted for glamorous make-up, featuring a smoky eye, bronzed cheekbones and festive red lip.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The royal arrived shortly after the Princess of Wales, who wowed in an all-white ensemble, and Pippa Middleton, donning a chic tweed suit by Saloni.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/08\/16\/78744775-12842269-image-a-17_1702054695191.jpg\" height=\"951\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The Duchess of Edinburgh exuded elegance as she arrived at the Princess of Wales&#8217; Together at Christmas carol concert held at Westminster Abbey<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0Princess of Wales\u00a0surprised guests with a rendition of Last Christmas\u00a0played on John Lennon&#8217;s piano.<\/p>\n<p>Kate has been loaned the iconic instrument &#8211; on which the former Beatle composed the song &#8216;Imagine&#8217; &#8211; by the estate of the late George Michael.<\/p>\n<p>The singer &#8211; who died tragically on Christmas Day 2016 &#8211; bought it in 2000 for a staggering \u00a31.45 million.<\/p>\n<p>His famed Christmas hit will be performed by British Grammy award-winning singer\/songwriter Jacob Collier in what will undoubtedly be the highlight of the royal service, now in its third year.<\/p>\n<p>Royal Carols: Together at Christmas will be filmed tonight and broadcast on Christmas Eve on ITVI and ITVX.<\/p>\n<p>Spearheaded by the princess and supported by The Royal Foundation, William and Kate&#8217;s charitable organisation, it is designed to recognise those who have gone above and beyond to help others throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p>The theme this year is Kate&#8217;s Early Years campaign, designed to highlight how important what happens to children between the ages of birth to five is in shaping their development as adults.<\/p>\n<p>Among the 1,500 invited guests tonight will be parents, carers, early educators, midwives, health visitors and community volunteers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/08\/16\/78744779-12842269-image-a-19_1702054705783.jpg\" height=\"423\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Sophie opted for glamorous make-up, featuring a smoky eye, bronzed cheekbones and festive red lip<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/08\/18\/78744777-12842269-She_expertly_styled_her_outfit_with_knee_high_boots_while_her_bl-a-58_1702058619391.jpg\" height=\"425\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>She expertly styled her outfit with knee-high boots, while her blonde locks were neatly clipped into a half up-half down style<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/08\/08\/78705825-12840851-A_beaming_Princess_of_Wales_poses_in_front_of_a_Christmas_tree_i-a-1_1702024548177.jpg\" height=\"477\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>A photograph issued by ITV yesterday of the Princess of Wales who is returning to Westminster Abbey to host a special Christmas carol service today<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/08\/14\/78706173-12840851-In_it_Kate_sporting_a_420_Self_Portrait_sequin_jacket_says_Join_-a-194_1702047334920.jpg\" height=\"799\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>A photo issued by Kensington Palace of the Princess of Wales in Westminster Abbey in 2022<\/p>\n<p>All have either been nominated by Lord-Lieutenants across the nation or charities associated with the Royal Family, as well as people the princess knows personally through her work in the field with her Royal Foundation for Early Childhood Centre.<\/p>\n<p>Some families with young children who have had a particularly challenging year have also been invited too after being nominated by charities the princess has associations with.<\/p>\n<p>The service, combining traditional and modern elements, will see the Westminster Abbey choir perform alongside musicians including singers Freya Ridings and James Bey, with a special duet from Beverley Knight and Adam Lambert of The Christmas Song, made famous by Nat King Cole.<\/p>\n<p>Readings will be delivered by Prince William, actor Jim Broadbent, presenter Emma Willis and actor Michael Ward.<\/p>\n<p>Presenter Roman Kemp will introduce the special rendition of Last Christmas on Lennon&#8217;s piano, talking about the role George Michael played in his own life \u2013 his mother, Shirlie Kemp, was one of his backing singers &#8211; and the story of the piano itself.<\/p>\n<p>A source told the Mail that the instrument had been loaned by his estate who were keen to support this year&#8217;s service.<\/p>\n<p>Lennon, who was killed by gunman Mark Chapman in December 1980, bought the piano in 1970 and had it delivered to studios at his home in Tittenhurst Park, Berkshire.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>He composed and recorded Imagine on it the following year, and was filmed playing the song on it for the first time to wife Yoko Ono and the Plastic Ono band.<\/p>\n<p>It went on to become the best-selling single of his solo career.<\/p>\n<p>George Michael, who subsequently composed his own music using it including the title track of his 2004 album Patience, said he bought the piano because it was &#8216;not the type of thing that should be in storage somewhere or being protected, it should be seen by people&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Tonight&#8217;s service will be attended by the princess&#8217; family, friends and other members of the Royal Family.<\/p>\n<p>Although he will not be present due to a diary clash, the King has donated Christmas trees from Windsor Great Park to decorate Westminster Abbey, which will be donated to the local community after the service.<\/p>\n<p>The abbey will also be filled with sustainable, eco-friendly festive decorations.<\/p>\n<p>Outside the princess has had a special post box installed, with guests encouraged to bring a card which will be distributed to children who might be struggling this year through charities including Child Bereavement UK, East Anglia Children&#8217;s Hospice, Evelina London and the British Red Cross.<\/p>\n<p>They will also be greeted by carols and Christmas songs by the Action for Children Young Carers Aloud Choir, made up of 12 young carers aged six upwards.<\/p>\n<p>A royal aide said the princess &#8211; who will not speak on the night but will feature in a pre-filmed introduction to be broadcast on Christmas Eve &#8211; hoped the service would remind people of &#8216;how precious&#8217; the early years of a child&#8217;s life at a time when the world celebrates the birth of a newborn baby.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;It is a reminder of how unique this time is, and how precious those early years are, as we start to form our very first relationships, bond with those closest to us, and explore the world in which we live,&#8217; they said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;It also signifies hope. As we look to the future, we hope our children will grow up in a happier, healthier, fairer, kinder and more tolerant world. A world based on love and compassion.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;This evening, Westminster Abbey will be filled with more than 1,500 inspiring people in appreciation of their selfless support as they work tirelessly to help the youngest members of our society to flourish.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p><span>Royal Carols: Together at Christmas will air on December 24 at 7.45pm on ITV1 and ITVX<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/femail\/article-12842269\/duchess-edinburgh-princess-wales-annual-christmas-carol-concert.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Duchess of Edinburgh beams in a white maxi dress and azure wool coat as she arrives solo at Kate Middleton&#8217;s<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":70978,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>US Entertainment News. 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