Prince William, Prince of Wales and Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales speak to members of the emergency services during a visit to Southport Community Centre in Southport, north west England on October 10, 2024, where they met rescue workers and the families of those caught up in the Southport knife attack earlier this year.

The private invitation has come to light ahead of the Christmas carol service.

Kensington Palace has confirmed that families affected by the Southport attack have been asked to join the congregation at the Princess’s service.