In anticipation of the "Together at Christmas" Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey, which will be broadcast in the UK on Christmas Eve, Kate Middleton has sent out a message of hope and support as the pandemic continues. [In a video on her and Prince William's official Instagram account, the Duchess of Cambridge said, "We wanted to say thank you to all the wonderful people who have supported our community."

"We also wanted to recognize the struggles of those who are perhaps less visible.

"We have lived through these dark times. We have seen so many hardships." We have lost loved ones. We have seen front line workers under tremendous pressure. And we have become more emotionally and socially distant and isolated from each other."

"But through that separation," Kate continued, "I think we have also realized how much we need each other and how acts of kindness and love can comfort and reassure us in times of hardship. 'There are so many inspirational people in the congregation. We have a great appreciation for all they have done to bring people together and support the community."

In addition to royalty and celebrities, the attendees consisted of "unsung heroes from all over the UK in recognition of their inspiring efforts to protect and care for those around them," People said.

The service featured performances by Ellie Goulding, Leona Lewis, and Tom Walker. Prince William read between songs, as did Harry Potter's Tom Felton. Poet and author Lem Sisay, with whom Kate worked on a photo project of her life in England during the pandemic, "wrote a poetic song called 'For That Day' and read for the service," People reported.

The concert was attended by other members of the royal family in addition to Prince William. According to the Evening Standard, Zara and Mike Tindall, Princess Eugenie, Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mappelli Mozzi, and the Countess of Wessex attended. Kate's family also showed their support. Her parents Carol and Michael Middleton, as well as her sister Pippa Matthews, brother James and sister-in-law Alizee Middleton were also at the concert.

Earlier this week, Kensington Palace released a photo of the Duchess of Cambridge helping prepare the church for the service, which was recorded on December 8. Kate is shown helping to decorate a Christmas tree donated by Queen Elizabeth and a wreath from the Royal Horticultural Society. Also in attendance were real reindeer, and the Cambridges stopped to greet them. Kate petted the reindeer.

"It's nice to have everyone together like this," Joan Black, who attended the service, told People. 'She felt really confident. If that's the future queen, we're doing well."