Kate Middleton looks elegant as she arrives at Westminster Abbey for carol service 

The Royal Family were out in force this afternoon as they gathered for the Duchess of Cambridge’s Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey.  

Kate Middleton, 39, cut an elegant figure as she stepped out for the Together At Christmas event in London today, which celebrates the ‘incredible work’ of pandemic heroes including charity workers, teachers and volunteers.

The mother-of-three debuted a new red Catherine Walker coat dress for the outing, which featured a large bow detailing across the bodice, as she arrived at the event alongside Prince William, 39. 

The coat dress, thought to be worth around £3,000, is a new ensemble for the Duchess, who previously wore a black version of the coat to attend Prince Philip‘s funeral in April. 

Meanwhile the royal added a touch of glamour to her outfit with the Queen Mother’s sapphire and diamond fringe earrings, and recycled her £640 red suede bag by Miu Miu for the occasion, first worn in September 2016.

It was a family affair for the Duchess today at the carol service, with her parents Carole and Michael Middleton, as well as her siblings James and Pippa, also in attendance. 

The group were also joined by the Countess of Wessex, 55, Princess Beatrice, 33, and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Princess Eugenie, 31, and Zara and Mike Tindall at the service.

Once inside, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge could be seen wearing black face coverings, in accordance with guidance from the abbey. The website details how attendees are ‘encouraged when inside the Abbey and St Margaret’s Church’ to wear masks while social distancing is ‘encouraged in areas which are small and confined.’ 

The service, which will include musical performances from stars including Ellie Goulding and Leona Lewis, has been developed with BBC Studios Events Productions but will be broadcast on ITV at 7.30pm on Christmas Eve as part of a special programme called Royal Carols: Together At Christmas. 

Prince William and Kate reportedly dropped the BBC as the broadcaster for their Christmas special in the wake of the two-part series The Princes and the Press, which was criticised by the Queen, Prince Charles and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for giving credibility to ‘overblown and unfounded claims’ about the Royal Family. 

Giving a masterclass in festive glamour, Kate wore her bouncy brunette locks down across her shoulders.

Meanwhile the Countess of Wessex swept her blonde hair into a neat updo, opting for a hint of blush across her cheeks and a sweep of black eyeliner. 

Sophie could be seen beaming as she arrived at the event this afternoon, clutching a smart purple bag as she strode into Westminster Abbey. 

Beatrice and her husband Edoardo 38, who welcomed their daughter Sienna together in September, looked radiant as they arrived at the London event, hosted by the Duchess of Cambridge.

Eugenie joined her sister at the occasion without her husband Jack Brooksbank following the death of his father, George Brooksbank, last month after a battle with Covid-19. 

Looking typically stylish, Beatrice sported a Finchley Coat Vicuna Wool, costing £645, while her sister Eugenie recycled a £2,225 bottle green cape by Chloe.

Beatrice teamed the camel statement garment with a matching bag while boasting strappy black heels and a complementary headband.

Edo looked just as sophisticated in a smart blue suit and tie, while Eugenie opted for black tights, matching thigh-high boots and a smattering of glamorous makeup. 

Putting on an elegant show, Zara showed she meant business in a check £495 Pembridge Coat, paired with smart trousers and black heels. 

Her husband former England rugby player Mike donned an equally smart black coat and blue trousers. 

Meanwhile, the Countess of Wessex opted for a smart white pair of trousers with a festive green blouse and maroon jacket. 

The mother-of-two swept her blonde hair into a neat up-do, opting for a hint of blush across her cheeks and a sweep of black eyeliner. 

Sophie could be seen beaming as she arrived at the event this afternoon, clutching a smart purple bag as she strode into Westminster Abbey.  

Meanwhile the Middletons also made a rare family appearance for the occasion, beaming at cameras as they walked into the abbey shortly after the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. 

Kate’s younger sister Pippa cut an elegant figure on the outing, donning a smart emerald tailored coat for the evening.

She wore her short brunette locks in a half-up, letting two tendrils fall across her face, and wore minimal makeup. 

Meanwhile the Duchess’ brother James was joined by his new wife Alizee for the occasion, marking the second recent appearance she has made with the Middleton family in recent months.

Alizee – who married James at the end of the summer in a lavish ceremony in the South of France – donned a distinctive checked suit for the outing with the Middleton clan.