ALL eyes were on Prince George and Kate Middleton as she hosted a very special carol concert this evening.
Originally recorded on 8th December, the service took place at the Westminster Abbey and was broadcast on our screens this evening.
The Princess of Wales stunned in an as she lead the evening of festivities supported by the Royal Foundation accompanied by an array of famous guests.
And it seems that Kate, 41, was in an festive mood this evening dress in all-white for the glittering carol service.
Despite her effortless chic outfit, it was young Prince George who stole the show – according to our body language expert.
Judi James told Fabulous: “George’s body language is now very serious and adult.”
She added: “He no longer needs prompting or gestures of encouragement and endorsement.”
In fact, the body expert revealed that the young royal and his dad, Prince William, has a heartwarming moment during the TV service.
“When Prince George turned to look at his father, William [had a] suppressed mouth smile with puckering at the corners,” she explained.
Prince William also had a ‘soft eye smile’ during the sweet moment, is the ‘strongest reward’ the young prince could receive and showed just how proud his dad was.
Judi added: “George naturally mirroring his father with no need of any anxious checking glances to confirm he’s getting everything right.”
However, Prince George wasn’t the only one taking the lead during the festive service.
His little sister, Princess Charlotte, was similarly grown-up and was ‘in control’ of her younger brother Louis.
“As the children walked into the courtyard it was Charlotte turning straight away to see to Louis, who had been distracted by something off to his left,” Judi explained, stating the princess also pointed out the post box to her brother.
“It was telling that Charlotte now uses the kind of elegant hand gestures that her mother is known for, which suggests Kate is still very much her role-model,” the body language expert added.
It was fitting that the royal children to center stage, as there were many other young attendees in Westminster Abbey.
The service, supported by The Royal Foundation, honoured those who work to support babies, young children and families in communities across the UK.
Linked to Kate’s Shaping Us campaign, the service showcased “the hope of new life and why it is so important to build supportive, nurturing worlds around children and the adults in their lives”.
The Westminster Abbey choir performed popular carols, alongside musical performances by the likes of Jacob Collier, Freya Ridings and James Bay, and a special duet by Beverley Knight and Adam Lambert.
Readings were given by speakers including the Prince of Wales, Micheal Ward, Emma Willis, Roman Kemp, and Jim Broadbent, while a specially commissioned poem written by Joseph Coelho, the Children’s Laureate, will be read by Leonie Elliott.
The Christmas Eve broadcast also featured additional content, including an introduction by Kate and films emphasising the importance of early childhood.
It included contributions from Rio and Kate Ferdinand, Ugo Monye, Andrea and Virginia Bocelli and Dame Sheila Hancock.
The service saw Westminster Abbey filled with “sustainable, eco-friendly festive decorations”.
New features this year include a Christmas post box located outside the abbey for children to send handmade Christmas cards and best wishes to other youngsters who might be struggling this festive season.
Guests were treated to carols and Christmas songs upon arrival by the Action for Children Young Carers Aloud choir, made up of 12 young carers including one aged just six.
Attendees have been nominated by lord-lieutenants across the nation, in addition to charities associated with members of the royal family.
They were joined by those working in early years – a key focus area of Kate’s work through The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood.
The audience also consisted of those who may have had a challenging year, including children and families, or those who might find the winter period difficult.
