A man dressed in military uniform with a ginger beard and smile on his face stood out to royal family fans as he arrived at the Princess of Wales’ Christmas carol concert.

Many viewers would be forgiven for thinking Prince William and Prince Harry reunited for the occasion at Westminster Abbey. Kate hosted the festive event earlier this month and invited 1,600 people to the celebration. Her annual Together At Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey followed her difficult year of health battles and preventative chemotherapy treatment.

She was joined by her husband Prince William as well as their three children – George, Charlotte and Louis. The Princess has been slowly returning to royal duties and made sure to carry on her Christmas tradition. Ahead of the concert airing on TV, a trailer showed a doppelganger of Prince Harry.

The man, who was dressed in a RAF ceremonial uniform of the British Army, looked uncannily like the Prince as he appeared 35 seconds into the clip. However, it wasn’t the real Prince Harry as he has chosen to spend the festive period in California with wife Meghan Markle and their two children – Archie and Lilibet.

King Charles has reportedly shared his sad wish about not seeing his grandchildren over Christmas. He has only seen Archie in person a handful of times and Lilibet just once after she was born. A source recently told the Mirror US: “King Charles has expressed his wishes to see his grandchildren – and there’s no better time than the festive period to bring families together.

The lookalike confused some viewers

Prince Harry is spending Christmas in California ( 
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“There is no feeling like being a grandparent and it is a role King Charles relishes. It is his hope for his family to be reunited and there’s no better way than spending quality time with his grandchildren at Christmas. It would be truly special. There’s nothing King Charles wants more than to see see his family united, and for his sons to put the past behind them and move forward. These are his twilight years and he wants to enjoy them with his grandchildren making special memories.”

Ahead of the concert airing on TV, the Prince and Princess of Wales shared a new clip from the evening. Kate also included a personal message from herself as she said: “Across the United Kingdom, there are so many inspiring people embracing those in need. This carol service is a heartfelt celebration of everyone of you and a reminder that at Christmas, and throughout the year, we must all shine for each other. Because in times of joy and sadness, we are all each other’s light. I wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas.”

Alongside the video, the post read: “Join us on @ITVand @ITVX for the Together at Christmas Carol Service at 7.30pm this evening. This service reflects upon the importance of love and empathy, and how much we need each other, especially in the most difficult times of our lives. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this year’s celebrations.”

Kensington Palace said Kate wanted the theme of this year’s carol service to celebrate those supporting others in need, with a focus on the importance of love and empathy.