Prince Louis stole the heart of the nation tonight as he joined a star-studded crowd to make his debut at the Princess of Wales’ annual carol concert held at Westminster Abbey.
Fans went wild as an adorable clip showed the young royal’s eyes light up as actor Jim Broadbent, 74, read The Father Christmas Letters from J.R.R. Tolkien.
The five-year-old, said to have ‘Christmas magic in his eyes’, was seen nudging his mother Kate, whispering ‘mama’ and pointing at the award-winning star as he read to the audience.
Upon entering the concert, the youngest child of the Prince and Princess of Wales, posted letters to children less fortunate than himself alongside his older siblings, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince George 10.
The trio stood proudly next to their parents – as well as other senior royals – as they held candles and sung Christmas songs in the festive hall filled with 1,500 people.
The Together At Christmas service – supported by the Royal Foundation – was this year held in honour of those who work to support babies, young children and families across the UK.
While it was filmed on December 8, the full concert was aired to the public tonight on ITV.
Prince Louis had previously been too young to attend his mother’s annual Christmas concert but his debut did not disappoint.
One wrote on social media: ‘Look how excited Prince Louis was to see Jim Broadbent it was lovely.’
Another said: ‘My favourite part of the entire service was Prince Louis adorable reactions throughout. He’s so cute.’
A third added: ‘He’s a gorgeous 5 year old with an enchanted smile for Christmas.’
At the end of Broadbent’s reading, Prince William and Prince George also exchanged a smile as festive cheer spread across the chapel.
During another adorable moment in the concert, captured on camera earlier this month, the youngster was seen cheekily blowing out his sister’s candle at the concert – leaving his siblings in stitches.
The mischievous royal blew out Charlotte’s candle as their mother Kate laughed. He was pictured puffing his cheeks in an attempt to extinguish his older sister’s candle, as she smiled.
The Wales children were on their best behaviour as they greeted members of the clergy at the Abbey’s Lady Chapel.
Prince Louis looked shy while his older brother and sister smiled, shook hands and said hello to the priest.
George looked the double of his father wearing a smart suit, while his younger brother wore a navy button-up jacket, narrow-legged trousers and blue suede Chelsea boots.
Charlotte meanwhile wore a £180 double-breasted burgundy wool coat from Trotters.
Opening the ceremony, the Princess of Wales, wearing a monochrome outfit, welcomed audiences watching from home on Christmas Eve to re-watch the service and spoke of the meaning of Christmas.
‘Christmas is a time when we come together and celebrate the birth of a newborn baby,’ she said.
‘The arrival of every baby is a precious and momentous time, it brings us together to reflect on new beginnings and brings hope for the future.
‘Throughout our earliest interactions, relationships and experiences, with those who love us, even before we are born, we lay the foundations to so much of what that future will depend on.
‘But only by valuing and supporting the vital role of the adults in a child’s world can we hope to make a difference.’
Prince William also took part in the service giving a reading from the Gospel of Luke.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, was seen pictured alongside the family of five.
Princess Beatrice, her stepson Christopher Mapelli Mozzi and husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, also made an appearance as well as Princess Eugenie, Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips and his daughters Savannah and Isla.
Although the King and Queen Camilla were not present at the event, donated Christmas trees from Windsor Great Park to decorate Westminster Abbey, which were donated to the local community after the service.
Among the group of celebrities who greeted the family were singers Beverley Knight, Adam Lambert and musician Jacob Collier.
Kate’s sister Pippa and husband James Matthews were seen at the event, as were Lady Sarah Chatto and her husband Daniel Chatto.
Midwives, nursery teachers and baby bank volunteers were amongst those 1,500 people invited to the festive event, which thanked those working to support children in their early years.
James Parker is a UK-based entertainment aficionado who delves into the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry. From Hollywood to the West End, he offers readers an insider’s perspective on the world of movies, music, and pop culture.
