Emotional Judy Finnigan makes rare public appearance with husband Richard Madeley for Christmas carols
JUDY Finnigan made a rare public appearance with husband Richard Madeley for last night at Kate Middleton’s carol service.
The TV presenter, 76, was spotted in tears at a performance from The Royal Ballet School.
Judy was seen looking emotional as she watched the young dancers take to the stage for a festive dance to The Colours of Christmas.
The former This Morning host, who stepped back from the spotlight in 2020, was seen sitting next to husband Richard, 68, at the star-studded event.
Viewers were moved by the touching moment, with one writing: “Oh Judy Finnigan crying at the little ballet dancers,” with a heart emoji.
A second posted: “Same Judy Finnegan, same,” followed by a crying emoji.
Judy wasn’t the only one who was seen looking mesmerised by the performance.
Princess Charlotte looked on in awe at ballet dancers as she stole the show at her mum’s carol service.
Charlotte was spotted gazing at the dance performance while sat next to her brothers Prince George and Louis.
She was also seen sweetly helping Prince Louis make sure his candle was lit.
And the three Wales siblings were spotted giggling and trading glances during a reading by actor Richard E Grant.
Impressively, Charlotte was able to sing the words of classic carol Away in a Manger without looking at her order of service.
Princess Kate emphasised the “importance of empathy” in a message of hope at her star-studded Christmas carol service.
The Princess of Wales called for people to “slow down and reflect on the deeper things that connect us all” and turn to “love, not fear” as she opened the televised service.
The fourth annual Together at Christmas concert was filmed at Westminster Abbey earlier this month, with husband Prince William and children Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and six-year-old Prince Louis in attendance.
It featured performances by Paloma Faith, jazz singer Gregory Porter, singer-songwriter JP Cooper, alongside the Soul Sanctuary Choir, and new singing talent Olivia Dean.
Olympic cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy, who revealed he has terminal prostrate cancer in recent weeks, lit a candle, as did wife of late rugby league star Rob Burrow, who died in June following a battle with motor neurone disease.
Readings were also given by actors Richard E Grant, Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery, and Sophie Okonedo, as well as Olympic swimming gold medallist Adam Peaty.