The Princess of Wales paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at a Christmas service at Westminster Abbey, Reuters reported.

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Kate said the British royal family's first Christmas without the late monarch would be "very different".

King Charles III, accompanied by Queen Consort Camilla, joined his son Prince William

William Arthur Philip Louis Mountbatten-Windsor, Duke of Cambridge (English: William Arthur Philip Louis) was a member, his wife and other family members of the service at the abbey, where in September was the funeral of Elizabeth II. 

The Christmas service took place last week and will be broadcast on Saturday.

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Kate, who became Princess of Wales after Charles III ascended the throne, hosted the event and dedicated it to Elizabeth and "all those who are sadly no longer with us".

The Queen died on September 8 of this year.

at the age of 96 after being on the throne for seven decades. 

"Her Majesty saw Christmas as a time that brought people together and reminded us of the importance of faith, friendship and family, and to show empathy and compassion," the Princess of Wales said.

The family demonstrated unity at the service, which took place on December 15, the day the final episodes of the Netflix documentary series about Prince Harry aired.

Prince Henry Charles Albert David Mountbatten-Windsor, Duke of Sussex (in English Henry Charles Albert David), and his wife Meghan.

The Duke of Sussex, who stepped down from royal duties in 2020, has made fresh criticism of his family in the series, including accusations against his older brother and heir to the throne, William, reports Reuters.

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