ITV reveals Royal Carols: Together at Christmas line-up

ITV has confirmed the line-up for its Royal Carols: Together at Christmas concert, which is to be hosted by the Duchess of Cambridge.

The Christmas concert will feature performances from Leona Lewis, Tom Walker and Ellie Goulding as well as readings from The Duke of Cambridge and Kate Garraway.

The festive special will also feature carols sung by the Westminster Abbey choir, a performance of To The Day by poet and writer Lemn Sissay, and a reading by British Paralympian and junior doctor Kim Daybell.

Royal Carols: Together At Christmas has been spearheaded by the Duchess, supported by the Royal Foundation, to pay tribute to the work of individuals and organisations who have supported their communities through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reports emerged last week that the event switched from the BBC to ITV as a snub to the corporation following the airing of its documentary The Princes and the Press.

Other members of the Royal Family will attend the Together At Christmas community carol service at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 8 December.

The event will be broadcast as part of Royal Carols: Together At Christmas which will air at 7.30pm on Christmas Eve on ITV.

The one-hour broadcast will feature additional content including an introduction from The Duchess of Cambridge, videos highlighting the efforts of inspirational organisations, and a performance by Tom Walker of his Christmas single For Those Who Can’t Be Here.

Royal Carols: Together At Christmas has been developed and delivered in partnership with Westminster Abbey and BBC Studios Events Productions.

ITV head of entertainment commissioning, Katie Rawcliffe said: “In aid of bringing everyone together this Christmas, we’re honoured to be airing an incredibly special carol event with a difference. Hosted by The Duchess of Cambridge, you can expect show stopping performances from a whole host of music artists such as Leona Lewis, Tom Walker and Ellie Goulding. ITV are guaranteed to deliver the festive joy we all need straight from Westminster Abbey into our living rooms this Christmas.”