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Fisherman's Friends to Perform at Royal Christmas Service

12/2/2025

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The Fisherman's Friends, a sea shanty group from Port Isaac, Cornwall, will perform at the Princess of Wales' annual Christmas Carol Service, Together at Christmas, at Westminster Abbey for an audience of 1,600 guests.
They described the invitation as a privilege.
Rehearsals are underway for the event.
The service will be broadcast on ITV1 and ITVX on Christmas Eve, with a repeat on Christmas Day.
Jon Cleave of The Fisherman's Friends said receiving the royal invitation was "the icing on the cake."

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The Fisherman's Friends, a sea shanty group from Port Isaac, Cornwall, will perform at the Princess of Wales' annual Christmas Carol Service, Together at Christmas, at Westminster Abbey for an audience of 1,600 guests.
They described the invitation as a privilege.
Rehearsals are underway for the event.
The service will be broadcast on ITV1 and ITVX on Christmas Eve, with a repeat on Christmas Day.
Jon Cleave of The Fisherman's Friends said receiving the royal invitation was "the icing on the cake."