The Prince and Princess of Wales were every inch the doting parents as they were joined by their three children for Kate’s Christmas carol concert this evening.

Prince George, 12, was on hand as the eldest brother, while Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, seven, followed in suit.

The whole family was sleek in navy and green, as the boys wore smart suits while Charlotte was adorable in a blue dress with a white collar – a perfect complement to her mother’s emerald winter coat.

Kate, 43, beamed proudly at her children, leading them towards Westminster Abbey as they admired the festive light decorations ahead of the service this evening.

Elsewhere William, 43, looked to enjoy a sweet conversation with his youngest son Louis, as they read messages on the Kindness Tree tonight.

The siblings also got in on the festive action as they signed their names on a sweet red paper chain which adorned the fir.

When inside, Louis once again had his parents’ attention as the Princess of Wales helped him balance a candle while holding onto the order of service as well.

Tonight’s carol service will feature a host of celebrities from Kate Winslet to Katie Melua as the Princess will bring together 1,600 guests to celebrate ‘the power of reaching out’.

Kate sat next to her children – sporting an emerald winter coat – at the carol service this evening

The family applauded as they took in the festive atmosphere at Westminster Abbey on Friday night

The Prince and Princess of Wales were joined by their children and other members of the Royal Family tonight

Prince Louis stays close to his mother as Prince George and Princess Charlotte joined their parents at Westminster Abbey for the Christmas carol concert

The Princess of Wales stands besides her youngest child, Prince Louis, seven, during the service at Westminster Abbey

Prince William, Winslet and actor Chiwetel Ejiofor will all give readings at the event which will recognise community stalwarts and honour ‘love in all its forms’.

Celebrity chef Dame Mary Berry, who has created a Christmas wreath on display in the abbey, will also be among the guests alongside leading sportswomen.

Melua, Fisherman’s Friends and Griff will perform on a roster also featuring Ted Lasso actress Hannah Waddingham and Dan Smith from pop rock band Bastille.

William and Kate’s children – Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, ten, and Prince Louis, seven – could also be present, as they were last year, alongside other royals.

The service will recognise individuals from across the UK who may have dedicated or volunteered their time to be present with others, led initiatives that bring people in their community together, or offered a helping hand to those around them.

Among those invited is schoolgirl Madison Reed, who last year raised more than £1,360 for the Archie Foundation by Highland dancing in 26 locations across Scotland, each beginning with a different letter of the alphabet.

She raised the funds for the charity, which supports sick children receiving medical care in north-east Scotland, along with their families.

In a letter that will be available to all guests, the princess has praised community stalwarts invited to the service, telling them they are making an ‘extraordinary difference to the lives of others’.

Kate looked to be in high sprits as she was joined by her children for the event at Westminster Abbey

Kate looked to be in high sprits as she was joined by her children for the event at Westminster Abbey

Prince Louis was smart in a navy suit for the occasion, holding onto a candle from the service as he exited

Prince Louis was smart in a navy suit for the occasion, holding onto a candle from the service as he exited

The Prince and Princess of Wales left with their children, Princess Charlotte, Prince George and Prince Louis
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The Prince and Princess of Wales left with their children, Princess Charlotte, Prince George and Prince Louis

George, Charlotte and Louis stayed close to their parents for tonight’s Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey
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George, Charlotte and Louis stayed close to their parents for tonight’s Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey

The family was in high spirits as they enjoyed the carol service – and were pictured smiling on departure

Prince William and Princess Catherine departed the carol service with their three children tonight

Prince William and Princess Catherine waved to well-wishers as they left Westminster Abbey after the ‘Together at Christmas’ carol service this evening

Prince Louis walked ahead as the Wales family departed Westminster Abbey in the rain this evening

Prince Louis raced ahead as the Wales’ left Westminster Abbey at the end of the carol service tonight

Prince William and Princess Catherine leave Westminster Abbey with their three children, with little Prince Louis leading the way

George, Charlotte and Louis wrote their names

The young royals got into the festive spirit

The children got into the holiday spirit, as they wrote their names on a red paper chain adorning the tree

The red chain links adorned the tree and included messages from other visitors at the concert too

The red chain links adorned the tree and included messages from other visitors at the concert too

The Prince and Princess of helped their three children attach links to the symbolic paper chain adorning the Christmas tree

The Prince and Princess of helped their three children attach links to the symbolic paper chain adorning the Christmas tree

The Wales’ all appeared to add their names to the Christmas tree paper chain ahead of the service

The Wales’ all appeared to add their names to the Christmas tree paper chain ahead of the service

Kate and her only daughter, Princess Charlotte, 10, appeared to share a joke and a smile as they walked into Westminster Abbey

Kate and her only daughter, Princess Charlotte, 10, appeared to share a joke and a smile as they walked into Westminster Abbey

The whole family was sleek in navy and green, as the boys wore smart suits while Charlotte was adorable in a blue dress with a white collar – a perfect complement to her mother’s emerald winter coat
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