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Princess Kate calls for ‘love, not fear’ in poignant Christmas letter
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Princess Kate calls for ‘love, not fear’ in poignant Christmas letter

Britain Catherine, Princess of Wales, smiles as she arrives to attend the Christmas Carols Together service at Westminster Abbey in London December 8, 2023. The event will be broadcast as part of the Royal Carols Together at Christmas, a special program, broadcast at 7:45 p.m. on itv1 and itv x on Christmas Eve photo by Chris Jackson Pool afp photo by Chris Jacksonpoolafp via Getty Images

Princess Kate calls for ‘love, not fear’ in letterChris Jackson

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It may be the first day of December, but Princess Kate already getting into the holiday spirit.

After announcing Last month, with her ‘Together at Christmas’ carol service taking place on December 6, the Princess of Wales today shared a Christmas letter on her official social media accounts, offering a poignant message about the importance of “love, kindness and forgiveness”. Calling for “love, not fear,” she said the Christmas story speaks to “the importance of giving and receiving empathy,” as well as showing “how much we need from each other despite our differences.”

London, England December 08 Princess Charlotte of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince George of Wales attend the Christmas carol service together at Westminster Abbey on December 08, 2023 in London, England, led by the Princess of Wales and supported by the Royal Foundation, the service is a time to bring people together at Christmas time and recognize those who have gone above and beyond to help others throughout the year photo by Chris Images: jacksongettyLondon, England December 08 Princess Charlotte of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince George of Wales attend the Christmas carol service together at Westminster Abbey on December 08, 2023 in London, England, led by the Princess of Wales and supported by the Royal Foundation, the service is a time to bring people together at Christmas time and recognize those who have gone above and beyond to help others throughout the year photo by Chris Images: jacksongetty

Princess Kate with her children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, during last year’s festivities. Chris Jackson

“Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. “It is a time of celebration and joy, but it also gives us an opportunity to slow down and reflect on the deeper things that connect us all,” she wrote in the letter that will be sent to those who attend. at his annual Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey in London.

“It is when we stop and step away from the pressures of everyday life that we find the space to live our lives with an open heart, with love, kindness and forgiveness – a big part of what life is. Christmas spirit. » she added. Middleton also discussed the challenges she and her family have faced this year: “Love is the light that can shine, even in our darkest times,” she concluded.

The Princess of Wales has just started to return to her public duties, following end of chemotherapy. She announced in September that she was officially cancer freeand it looks like she plans to keep herself busy during the holidays. King Charles III and Queen Camilla are expected to welcome the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and his wife, Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, for a state visit lasting from Tuesday, December 3 to Wednesday . , on December 4 – and a royal source said Bazaar Middleton is confirmed to attend “some elements of next week’s state visit” although “she will not attend the state banquet.”

Kate will then make another public appearance on Friday for her treasured Christmas carol service. “This year’s service offers a moment to reflect on the importance of love and empathy, and how much we need each other, especially in the most difficult times of our lives,” the palace said in a statement. previous statement. “The service will shine a spotlight on individuals across the UK who have shown love, kindness and empathy to others in their community.”

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