Hannah Waddingham seems to be blooming beautiful in florals as she joins glamorous Paloma Faith and Amy Dowden at Westminster Abbey carol live performance

The celebrities were out in force on Friday as they rubbed shoulders with royalty at the Together At Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey in London.

Hannah Waddingham led the pack as she stepped out in a floral dress that she teamed with a burgundy coat slung over her shoulders. 

The Ted Lasso star, 50, was joined by her 10-year-old daughter Kitty for the carols.  

Also dressed to impress was Paloma Faith, who exuded glamour in a scarlet gown with puffed sleeves and intricate embroidery detail. 

Sticking with an all-red theme, the singer even donned scarlet tights and accessorised with slingback heels and gloves. 

Strictly’s Amy Dowden also looked chic in all-red, pairing a fitted jumpsuit with a longline coat and stiletto heels. 

The celebrities were joined by royalty as the Princess of Wales led her family at her Christmas carol concert after the most difficult year of her life.

This time last year Kate, 42, was focusing on her work and children, and looking forward to the festive season with little inclination of what was to come.

Weeks later she underwent major abdominal surgery in hospital, after which doctors broke the news that they had found evidence of cancer and advised her to undergo a gruelling course of preventative chemotherapy.

Kate and her husband Prince William found their lives turned upside down.

Now, having completed her treatment, the royal is beginning to return to public duties and will hold her fourth ‘Together At Christmas’ carol service at historic Westminster Abbey, which will be televised by ITV on Christmas Eve.

The princess, who has been ‘hands on’ over every aspect of the service and held regular planning meetings at Windsor, arrived on her own at 4pm to view the abbey and oversee last minute arrangements.

Kate put on an elegant display in an Alexander McQueen red coat, featuring a statement black bow, which she teamed with her black Ralph Lauren boots for the occasion.

She is set to be joined just before the start of the event by her three children – Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six – as well as her husband, the Prince of Wales, who will read the first Lesson.

The 1,600-strong congregation largely consists of members of the public recommended by Lord Lieutenants across the country for their community and charity work as a ‘thank you’ from the princess. 

Also among them are members of the Southport community affected by this summer’s tragic stabbing, including children who survived the attack and the families of the three little girls who died.

Sources have told the Mail that the service’s theme of empathy and the importance of the support of others at the most difficult times in our lives has, understandably, been inspired by the princess’ own experiences this year.

But she has also been keen to highlight others who are also going through similarly hard experiences.

Supported by her Royal Foundation, Kate has been determined to ‘celebrate the many people supporting those in need – individuals who have inspired, counselled and comforted and above all else shown that love is the greatest gift we can receive’.

The event will be broadcast as part of Royal Carols: Together At Christmas, a special programme, airing at on ITV1 and ITVX on Christmas Eve.

The broadcast will feature three special films which bring to life the stories of people and organisations who have inspired, counselled and comforted others in their times of need.

Alongside the service at Westminster Abbey, fifteen community carol services will be taking place around the UK across December to provide a moment for people to come together and celebrate community work during the festive season.

Hosted by Lord Lieutenants, and supported by The Royal Foundation, these events will be tailored to their local communities whilst also including elements of the Westminster Abbey service – including the special letter from The Princess of Wales.