Kate Middleton shares heartfelt message ahead of Christmas carol concert after cancer battle: ‘Love is the light’
nypost.comcancer-free after completing chemotherapy, emphasized the need for loved ones and empathy during difficult times ahead of the festive televised event at London’s Westminster Abbey on Dec.
6.“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,” Princess Catherine penned. “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 holiday service, which dons a new theme each year, will highlight individuals from all over the United Kingdom who have shown love, kindness and empathy toward others in their communities, the palace confirmed.
The beloved royal spent much of this year behind closed doors following her abdominal surgery in January, which was closely followed by her cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment.
Her father-in-law, King Charles III, was also diagnosed with cancer earlier this year.In her letter, she stressed the need for those to give and receive compassion “in spite of our differences.”“It is this love which is the greatest gift we can receive.
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