Real reason behind Kate Middleton's sister's absence from royal Christmas service revealed

Pippa Middleton's absence from Kate Middleton's annual Christmas carol service for the first time in 5 years has sparked questions.

Insiders recently revealed the real reason behind Pippa's absence from the event.

As the younger sister of Princess Kate was spotted in the UAE just a day after annual Carol service, insiders claim that scheduling and international commitments may have played the role in her absence.

The source tells Radar Online, "Pippa has been increasingly busy with travel and work commitments. Attending the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with James was an important engagement for them both, and it simply coincided with the carol concert."

Meanwhile, another source noted, "Some people wondered why she skipped the carol service, but it wasn't a snub."

Adding, "it's just that her life has become more globally focused, and she sometimes can't be in London for these events."

It is pertinent to mention that other family members of Kate Middleton's family, including her parents Carole and Michael and her brother James Middleton with his wife Alizee Thevenet were present at the annual "Together at Christmas" carol service at Westminster Abbey.

Princess Kate hosted the ceremony on December 5, 2025, celebrating love in all it's form, community connection.