Catherine, Princess of Wales - who has been treated for cancer this year - has sent a poignant message to guests attending her carol concert at Westminster Abbey next week.

Princess Catherine has penned a poignant Christmas letter before her annual carol concert, reflecting on the importance of “love, not fear” this holiday season.

Love is the light that can shine bright, even in our darkest times. We all have something we can offer one another,” the beloved royal wrote.

The Princess of Wales has sent an emotional Christmas message calling for "love, not fear" ahead of her carol concert next week. Catherine says the Christmas story is about "the importance of giving and receiving empathy" and showing "how much we need each other in spite of our differences".

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

Christmas may be a time for celebration, but this year, for Kate Middleton, it's also a moment to reflect. On Saturday, the Princess of Wales penned a poignant holiday message to the 1,600 guests of her annual "Together at Christmas" carol concert following a difficult year that saw her undergo chemotherapy treatment after a devastating cancer diagnosis .

The Princess of Wales’s deeply poignant Christmas letter has been revealed, as she emphasises love in ‘our darkest of times’. She delivered a heartfelt Christmas message about the importance of love to those attending her annual Westminster carol service.