Princess Kate: Emotional message before her Christmas concert

Princess Kate has published a personal letter to guests attending her upcoming Christmas concert. In it she thanks all the people who have gone above and beyond for their families and communities this year and calls for love, kindness and empathy.

With her lines, the wife of heir to the throne Prince William addresses each of the 1,600 guests who will gather in Westminster Abbey on December 6th. Around a year after her operation and subsequent cancer diagnosis, her words are very poignant. “A special letter about the importance of love, empathy and how much we need each other in the most difficult times,” it said on the royal couple’s Instagram page.

The princess revealed that the holidays are one of her favorite times of the year. Christmas is a moment “for celebration and joy”. She added: “It also gives us the opportunity to slow down and reflect on the deeper things that connect us all. When we pause and step away from the pressures of daily life, we find the space to live our lives with an open heart, to live with love, kindness and forgiveness – so much of what defines the spirit of Christmas.”

The Christmas story not only encourages consideration of others, but it also “reflects our own vulnerability and reminds us of the importance of giving and receiving empathy, and of how much we need each other despite our differences.” “. She also encourages you not to turn to fear, but to love. “The love we give to ourselves and others. Love that listens with empathy, love that is kind and understanding, love that forgives and love that brings joy and hope,” she continued.

Finally, she emphasized: “This love is the greatest gift we can receive… Love is the light that can shine brightly even in our darkest times. We all have something we can offer each other. Kind words or a listening ear, an arm around an exhausted shoulder or silent closeness to someone.” Her Christmas service, which is taking place for the fourth time this year, is “a heartfelt celebration for each and every one of you and a reminder that we must shine for each other at Christmas and throughout the year,” she said. “For in times of joy and sorrow, we are each other’s light.”

This year, Kate has particularly noticed how important time with her loved ones is. In September, she shared in a moving video that she had finished chemotherapy. In addition, she and her family were filmed in an unusually private manner.

In addition to William, Kate’s three children are expected to accompany Kate to the Christmas concert. There will be readings on the topic of love and empathy, which will be read by Prince William, “Downton Abbey” star Michelle Dockery, actress Sophie Okonedo and her colleague Richard E. Grant. Paralympic and Olympic athletes, including Adam Peaty, will also be at the event. There will also be guest appearances from Olivia Dean, Gregory Porter and Paloma Faith. Soloists from the Royal Ballet and students from the Royal Ballet School will perform a specially composed piece. Outside the church there will be a “Tree of Kindness” where guests can dedicate a decoration to someone who has supported them throughout their lives, the palace said.