Carole Middleton and Princess Kate’s sweet exchange on a festive outing you almost missed

Carole Middleton and her daughter Princess Kate melted hearts during a touching moment this year Royal Carols: Together At Christmas service.

The festive event, organized by the Princess of Wales, brought together members of the royal family and special guests to celebrate Christmas.

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Carole, 69, sat proudly in the audience at Westminster Abbey as she watched Kate lead the evening with grace and poise.

At one point during the event, cameras caught the mother-daughter duo exchanging a warm look.

Sitting with her husband Michael and daughter Pippa, Carole looked radiant in a smart off-white Max Mara coat.

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Her pride in Kate was evident as the princess took the stage with her children Prince Louis, six, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince George, 11.

Fans were quick to comment on the sweet exchange, with many taking to social media to praise the Middleton family’s unwavering support for each other.

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“Carole looked at the Wales family. They sat in front of each other,” one eagle-eyed fan wrote, while another added: “Her smile at them (teary-eyes emoji).”

The special program, Royal Carols: Together at Christmasbroadcast on ITV on Christmas Eve and featured moving tributes to individuals and organizations who have offered comfort and support to others in times of need.

In a recorded voiceover at the start, the princess said: “The Christmas story encourages us to consider the experiences and feelings of others.

“It also reflects our own vulnerabilities and reminds us of the importance of giving and receiving empathy, as well as how much we need each other despite our differences.

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“Above all else, it encourages us to turn to love, not fear. The love we show ourselves and the love we show others. Love that listens with empathy, love that is kind and understanding, love that that forgives, and love that brings joy and hope.”