Kate, the Princess of Wales, has shared a Christmas letter offering a poignant message about the importance of “love, kindness and forgiveness.”

Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams has praised Princess Kate's "very moving letter" ahead of her fourth Westminster Abbey carol service, highlighting its powerful message of love during difficult times.

Catherine, Princess of Wales has sent an emotional Christmas message calling for “love, not fear”. The princess, who has been treated for cancer this year, says the Christmas story is “about the importance of giving and receiving empathy” in a heartfelt letter to guests attending her carol concert at Westminster Abbey and the 15 regional concerts around the UK that are taking place on December 6.

The Princess of Wales writes of the need for mutual support ahead of her carol concert next week.

The Princess of Wales has written a personal message to each of the guest attending next week's Christma's Carol concert for the firs time.

Princess Kate’s heartfelt Christmas letter inspires love and kindness amid her cancer recovery, touching on resilience and empathy.

The event will be broadcast as part of the programme Royal Carols: Together At Christmas, screened on ITV1 and ITVX on Christmas Eve.

According to The Mirror, the news was confirmed by royal sources, who said the King - who has also been undergoing treatment for cancer this year - is “delighted” to have William and Kate, along with their three children Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine and Prince Louis, six, with him for Christmas.

After a trying year during which Kate Middleton and her father-in-law both received cancer diagnoses, the Princess of Wales penned a heartfelt message about love ahead of the 2024 winter holidays. Kensington Palace released portions of Middleton's message in an Instagram post on Saturday,

In her letter, Middleton gave thanks to those who "have provided comfort, counsel and connection" to others amid tough times. "Christmas is one of my favourite times of the year.