Kate Middleton reflects on vulnerabilities in moving Christmas speech following cancer battle
Kate Middleton’s highly anticipated Christmas carol concert has returned!The Princess of Wales, 42, led her fourth “Together at Christmas” extravaganza to welcome in the festive season.The event was pre-recorded and took place at London’s Westminster Abbey on Dec.
6.It was also Kate’s first Christmas carol service since she revealed her cancer diagnosis in March 2024.In a moving speech that kicked off the broadcast, the princess shared that Christmas is a time to reflect on “our own vulnerabilities.”“Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year, it is a time for presents, tinsel and mince pies, but it’s also a time to slow down and reflect on the deeper things that connect us all,” Kate began.
“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.”“The Christmas story encourages us to consider the experiences and feelings of others,” she added.“It also reflects our own vulnerabilities and reminds us of the importance of giving and receiving empathy, as well as just how much we need each other in spite of our differences.Above all else, it encourages us to turn to love, not fear.”The princess continued, “The love that we show ourselves and the love we show others.
Love that listens with empathy, love that is kind and understanding, love that is forgiving, and love that brings joy and hope.”“It is love which is the greatest gift we can receive, not just at Christmas but every day of our lives.”With a new theme each year, 2024’s service focused on the importance of love and empathy while reflecting on “how much we need each other, especially in the most difficult times of our lives.”The service featured performances from young musicians, a 25-piece steel pan band and a jazz ensemble from Restore the Music, a nonprofit organization supporting music...