Kate Middleton Calls For 'Love, Not Fear' In A Poignant Holiday Letter
It may be the first day of December, but Princess Kate Middleton is already getting into the holiday spirit.
After announcing last month that her 'Together at Christmas' carol service would take place on December 6, the Princess of Wales shared a Christmas letter to her official social media accounts today, offering a poignant message about the importance of 'love, kindness and forgiveness.' Calling for 'love, not fear,' she said the Christmas story is about 'the importance of giving and receiving empathy,' as well as showing 'how much we need each other in spite of our differences.'
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'Christmas is one of my favourite times of the year. It is a time for celebration and joy, but it also gives us the opportunity to slow down and reflect on the deeper things that connect us all,' she wrote in the letter, which will be sent to those attending her annual Christmas carol service at London’s Westminster Abbey.
'It is when we stop and take ourselves away from the pressures of daily life, that we find the space to live our lives with an open heart, with love, kindness and forgiveness—so much of what the Christmas spirit is all about,' she added. Middleton also addressed the challenges she and her family have faced this year: 'Love is the light that can shine bright, even in our darkest times,' she concluded.
The Princess of Wales has just started to resume her public duties, following her completion of chemotherapy. She announced in September that she was officially cancer-free, and it seems she intends to keep busy during the holidays. King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to host the Amir of Quatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and his wife, Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, for a state visit that will last from Tuesday, December 3, to Wednesday, December 4—and a royal source told Bazaar that 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 cherished Christmas carol service. 'This year’s service provides a moment to reflect upon 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 an earlier statement. 'The service will shine a light on individuals from all over the UK who have shown love, kindness and empathy towards others in their communities.'
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