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Kate hosted the winning women’s rugby squad, with the World Cup trophy taking centre stage at the reception


Speaking in his annual Christmas address, the King also highlighted the importance of courage, sacrifice and community in the face of global conflict and social division

The annual Christmas broadcast is written by the King and is the rare occasion when he does not turn to the Government for advice.



For the past five years the Princess of Wales has staged her celebratory Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey.


