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
at Westminster Abbey and the 15 regional concerts around the UK that are taking place on December 6.
Catherine writes: “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.
“The Christmas story encourages us to consider the experience and feelings of others ... above all else, it encourages us to turn to love, not fear.
“Love is the light that can shine bright, even in our darkest times.”
The carol service is the latest step in a return to public life for Catherine, 42, following a year in which she was diagnosed with cancer before undergoing chemotherapy treatment that ended in September and her letter contains reflections on the importance of caring for others during times of need.
The Princess says the Christmas story is “about the importance of giving and receiving empathy”. Photo / Getty Images
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