Kate Middleton once again shone as the undisputed queen of Christmas.
On Friday, December 6, the Princess of Wales made her triumphant entrance at Westminster Abbey in London, where the fourth carol concert took place, an event that is already becoming a beautiful tradition.
The princess, accompanied by Prince William, her three little ones, as well as her parents and siblings, was surrounded by a large part of the British royal family.
This event was especially emotional, given that it was held in a complicated year for her, marked by her health problems and her fight against cancer.
It is a testament to her strength and resilience that she chose to be there to share a message of hope and Christmas cheer.
However, there were notable absences that caught the eye: King Charles and Queen Camilla were not present.
Why didn’t King Charles and Queen Camilla attend the carol concert?
Although no official statement was issued explaining their absence, People magazine reports it is suspected that Charles and Camilla’s absence was a deliberate decision to let the spotlight shine on the 42-year-old Princess of Wales, who shone as the event’s hostess.
When both Charles and Camilla are in the same room, the royal hierarchy always plays an important role.
But on this occasion, the event, which represents one of Kate’s passions, allowed her and Prince William to become the most prominent members of the royals.
It is interesting to recall that last year also noted the absence of Charles and Camilla at this ceremony.
At that time, the king was at his Highgrove estate, more than 100 miles from the Abbey.
Camilla is currently recovering from a bout of pneumonia, which led her to significantly reduce her public appearances.
Recently, the Queen broke her silence about her health condition, revealing that she suffers from pneumonia, a condition that has prevented her from fulfilling some of her royal duties.
The situation has undoubtedly complicated her schedule, but her well-being is the most important thing.
So, as Kate and her family celebrated Christmas at Westminster Abbey, the atmosphere was permeated with love, hope, and the strength of a woman who carries on despite the challenges.
Christmas is still a time for celebration, and Kate, as always, took it upon herself to make that celebration truly special.