Princess of Wales says the greatest gift of Christmas is love

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, said in a message to the guests of her annual Christmas caroling ceremony, which will be held next week in Westminster Abbey, London, that love is the greatest gift that people can give each other. The concert, which will take place on December 6, will be Kate's fourth to host and her first high-profile appearance on royal duties after undergoing preventive chemotherapy for cancer.

In a letter to 1,600 invited guests, 42-year-old Kate and the wife of the heir to the British throne pointed to love and the need for empathy; Topics he has previously addressed in personal statements and video updates about his health. In this letter, he wrote that Christmas is not only a time to celebrate but also an opportunity to reflect and escape from the pressures of everyday life. Princess Vaz also emphasized that the Christmas story represents human vulnerabilities and our need for each other despite our differences.

In this ceremony, Prince William, who previously described 2024 as a "difficult" year for the royal family due to Kate's treatment and his father's cancer diagnosis, will be read by six-time Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy, who recently recovered from his illness. The incurable cancer has announced that it will also light a candle. The event will be broadcast on British TV on Christmas Eve under the title Together at Christmas.