Radiant Kate Middleton is wonderful in white as the Princess of Wales shows her prowess as the Queen of tonal dressing at Christmas carol concert

She may be the Princess of Wales, but she’s the queen of tonal dressing – and Kate lived up to this title as a vision in white last night.

Forget the festive cliches of red and green – this was the right time to step away from the colourful trouser suits she’s been seen in recently. After all, what could be more classy and Christmassy than winter white?

Although she kept the modern high-waisted wide-leg trouser shape – this stylish pair are £299 from British brand Holland Cooper – Kate updated the look with a lightweight round-neck knit.

Her fabulous maxi coat is bespoke Alexander McQueen. Even the Strathberry Mosaic bag was a brilliant white.

Her mother-of-pearl drop earrings, from French luxury jewellery company Van Cleef & Arpels, retail at £6,000. And where white court shoes would have been a step too far, she cleverly opted for Gianvito Rossi pumps, £650, in a subtle nude suede.

Kate arrives for the ‘Together At Christmas’ Carol Service at Westminster Abbey today

The Princess of Wales waves as she arrives for the service at Westminster Abbey today

The Princes of Wales leads her two elder children Princess Charlotte and Prince George into Westminster Abbey

The Princess of Wales’ Together at Christmas service will be broadcast on ITV1 on Christmas Eve

Prince Louis helps blow out his sister’s candle at the end of the service

The Princess of Wales (right) appears to have a word with Prince Louis (left) after the service

This is the sort of quiet luxury that only royals and A-listers can achieve – very few of us can afford to wear white.

Kate hosted her Together At Christmas event at Westminster Abbey and welcomed her family, members of the monarchy and inspiring individuals in celebration of those supporting children and families.

The Prince of Wales arrived with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, after Kate travelled ahead to thank celebrities for agreeing to perform, including Oscar winner Jim Broadbent and singers Beverley Knight and Adam Lambert.

As they walked into the Abbey’s forecourt the royal children paused for a moment to post Christmas cards, in a special postbox, containing messages for children who might be struggling this Christmas, something open to all youngsters attending.

The young royals – George, 10, Charlotte, eight, and five-year-old Louis – were all smartly dressed while their mother wore a Chris Kerr coat.

Before the concert started Kate met celebrities in the Abbey’s stunning 16th century Lady Chapel, and chatting to Broadbent expressed her appreciation at him agreeing to read an extract from Letters From Father Christmas by Lord Of The Rings author JRR Tolkien.

She said: ‘Thank you for your time because I know the lead up to Christmas can be busy for people.’

Kate appeared to joke with multi-instrumentalist Collier, who has posted music tutorial videos on YouTube, about her daughter learning the piano and he quipped ‘many a plink and a plonk’.

She also walked around the Abbey before the event began, speaking to young people who have done inspiring activities.

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